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Capital: Yamoussoukro
Area: 322,463 sq km / 124,471 sq ml
Language: French, over 60 African languages
Currency: Franc CFA
Population: 16,962,491
Life expectancy: 53 (men), 56 (women)
Literacy rate: 67%
Religions: Animist, Muslim (in north), Roman Catholic (in south)
Physical features: Tropical rainforest on south, savanna and low mountains in the north
Ethnic distribution: Main groups include Agni, Baoule, Krou, Senoufou and Mandingo
Exports: Coffee, cocoa, timber, petroleum products
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