CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Despite the instability, Ivory Coast is the world’s largest exporter of cocoa beans, and its citizens enjoy a relatively high level of income compared to other countries in the region.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ivory Coast, also known as Côte d’Ivoire, officially the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, is a country on the southern coast of West Africa. Its capital is Yamoussoukro, in the centre of the country, while its largest city and economic centre is the port city of Abidjan.

Detailed explanation-3: -Its name, meaning “Ivory Coast, ” came from its trade in elephant tusks, or ivory. Yamoussoukro is the official capital, but most government offices are in Abidjan. Côte d’Ivoire shares borders with Liberia, Guinea, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Ghana. The Atlantic Ocean lies to the south.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Order was founded on 10 April 1961 to celebrate the independence of the Ivory Coast which was until 1960 a French colony. As the highest state honour, it is awarded to those who have highly distinguished themselves to the service to the state. The collar Collar is awarded solely to foreign heads of state.