Travellers cheques are accepted in major hotels and some shops. French francs are the preferred currency. Local dialects of Dioula and Baoule are also spoken. Also Muslim and Christian. POST Airmail can take up to 2 weeks.
Women can expect to enjoy a more multi-cultural society than in the rest of West Africa.
Road system of poorly maintained tarmac roads with frequent petrol stations in the North. Driving standards are poor. Hire cars are available in the main towns. There is extreme ethnic and linguistic variety which distinguishes it from many other African countries. Demonstrations and rallies should be avoided.