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2016 Ivorian Constitutional Referendum
A constitutional referendum was held in Ivory Coast on 30 October 2016.Ivory Coast constitutional referendum to be held in October Africa News, 7 August 2016 Voters were asked whether they approve of a proposed new constitution. The new constitution would create a Senate, remove the nationality clause from the presidential requirements and establish the post of Vice-President. The constitution was approved by 93.42% of votes with a 42.42% turnout, as announced by the president of the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI). Background The holding of the referendum was approved by the |
Ivory Coast
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. It borders Guinea to Guinea–Ivory Coast border, the northwest, Liberia to Ivory Coast–Liberia border, the west, Mali to Ivory Coast–Mali border, the northwest, Burkina Faso to Burkina Faso–Ivory Coast border, the northeast, Ghana to Ghana–Ivory Coast border, the east, and the Gulf of Guinea (Atlantic Ocean) to the south. Its official language is French language, French, and indigenous languages are also widely used, including Bété languages, Bété, Baoulé language, Baoulé, Dyula language, Dioula, Dan language, Dan, Anyin language, Anyin, and Senari languages, Cebaara Senufo. In total, there are around 78 different Languages of Ivory Coast, languages spoken in Ivory Coast. The country has a Religion ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bélier Region
Bélier Region is one of the 31 regions of Ivory Coast. The region's population in the 2021 census was 415,593. The seat of the region is in Toumodi. Prior to 2017, the seat of the region was in Yamoussoukro, outside the region, and the prefect of Yamoussoukro was acting as region prefect of Bélier."Toumodi devient pleinement chef-lieu de région du Bélier" LeBabi.net, 11 February 2017. Bélier is currently divided into four : , [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iffou
Iffou Region is one of the 31 regions of Ivory Coast. Since its establishment in 2011, it has been one of the regions in Lacs District. The seat of the region is Daoukro, and the region's population in the 2021 census was 378,560. Iffou is currently divided into four departments: Daoukro, M'Bahiakro M'Bahiakro is a town in east-central Ivory Coast. It is a sub-prefecture A subprefecture is an administrative division of a country that is below prefecture or province. Albania There are twelve Albanian counties or prefectures, each of which ..., Ouellé, and Prikro. Notes Regions of Lacs District States and territories established in 2011 2011 establishments in Ivory Coast {{LacsCI-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haut-Sassandra
Haut-Sassandra Region is one of the 31 regions of Ivory Coast and is one of two regions in Sassandra-Marahoué District. The region's seat is Daloa. The region's area is 15,190 km², and its population in the 2021 census was 1,739,697, making it the most populous region of Ivory Coast. Departments and geography Haut-Sassandra is currently divided into four departments: Daloa, Issia, Vavoua, and Zoukougbeu. The region is traversed by a northwesterly line of equal latitude and longitude. History Haut-Sassandra Region was created in 1997 as a first-level administrative region of the country. In 2000, Gagnoa Department was split off from Haut-Sassandra and combined with Oumé Department from Marahoué Region to form Fromager Region. As part of the 2011 administrative reorganisation of the subdivisions of Ivory Coast Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire) is a relatively decentralised state. The country divided into 14 districts, of which two are cities organised as autonomous dist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hambol
Hambol Region is one of the 31 regions of Ivory Coast. Since its establishment in 2011, it has been one of two regions in Vallée du Bandama District. The seat of the region is Katiola and the region's population in the 2021 census was 612,029. Hambol is currently divided into three departments: Dabakala, Katiola, and Niakaramandougou Niakaramandougou (often referred to as Niakara) is a town in north-central Ivory Coast. It is a sub-prefecture A subprefecture is an administrative division of a country that is below prefecture or province. Albania There are twelve Albanian .... Notes Regions of Vallée du Bandama District States and territories established in 2011 2011 establishments in Ivory Coast {{ValléeduBandama-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guémon
Guémon Region (also known as Yémahin Region) is one of the 31 regions of Ivory Coast. Since its establishment in 2011, it has been one of three regions in Montagnes District. The seat of the region is Duékoué and the region's population in the 2021 census was 930,893. Guémon is currently divided into four departments: Bangolo, Duékoué, Facobly, and Kouibly Kouibly (also spelled Kouibli) is a town in western Ivory Coast. It is a sub-prefecture of and the seat of Kouibly Department in Guémon Region Guémon Region (also known as Yémahin Region) is one of the 31 regions of Ivory Coast. Since its est .... Name In the 2011 decree that created the region, Guémon was referred to alternatively as the region of "Yémahin". [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grands-Ponts
Grands-Ponts Region (also originally known as Leboutou Region) is one of the 31 regions of Ivory Coast. Since its establishment in 2011, it has been one of three regions in Lagunes District. The seat of the region is Dabou and the region's population in the 2021 census was 450,007. Grands-Ponts is currently divided into three departments: Dabou, Grand-Lahou, and Jacqueville. Name In the 2011 decree that created the region, Grands-Ponts included Abidjan Department Abidjan Department (french: Département d'Abidjan, ) is a department of Ivory Coast. It is the sole department in Abidjan Autonomous District: the territory of the department and the district are the same. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gontougo
Gontougo Region is one of the 31 regions of Ivory Coast. Since its establishment in 2011, it has been one of two regions in Zanzan District. The seat of the region is Bondoukou and the region's population in the 2021 census was 917,828. Gontougo is currently divided into five departments: Bondoukou, Koun-Fao, Sandégué, Tanda, and Transua Transua is a town in the far east of Ivory Coast. It is a sub-prefecture of and the seat of Transua Department in Gontougo Region, Zanzan District. Transua is also a commune A commune is an alternative term for an intentional community. Commune o .... Notes Regions of Zanzan District States and territories established in 2011 2011 establishments in Ivory Coast {{Zanzan-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gôh
Gôh Region is one of the 31 regions of Ivory Coast. Since its establishment in 2011, it has been one of two regions in Gôh-Djiboua District. The region's seat is Gagnoa and its area is 7327 km². At the 2021 census, the region had a population of 985,282. History From 2000 until the 2011 administrative reorganisation of the subdivisions of Ivory Coast, the territory that is now Gôh constituted the first-level division Fromager Region. At the reorganisation, the territory was renamed Gôh and combined with Lôh-Djiboua to form the new first-level division Gôh-Djiboua District. Departments Gôh Region is currently divided into two departments Department may refer to: * Departmentalization, division of a larger organization into parts with specific responsibility Government and military *Department (administrative division), a geographical and administrative division within a country, ...: Gagnoa and Oumé. Notes {{DEFAULTSORT:Goh Regions of Gôh-Djibo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gbôklé
Gbôklé Region is one of the 31 regions of Ivory Coast. Since its establishment in 2011, it has been one of three regions in Bas-Sassandra District. The seat of the region is Sassandra and the region's population in the 2021 census was 460,980. Gbôklé is currently divided into two departments Department may refer to: * Departmentalization, division of a larger organization into parts with specific responsibility Government and military *Department (administrative division), a geographical and administrative division within a country, ...: Fresco and Sassandra. Notes Regions of Bas-Sassandra District States and territories established in 2011 2011 establishments in Ivory Coast {{BasSassandra-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gbêkê
Gbêkê Region (also known as Wawlè Region) is one of the 31 regions of Ivory Coast. Since its establishment in 2011, it has been one of two regions in Vallée du Bandama District. The seat of the region is Bouaké and the region's population in the 2021 census was 1,352,900, making it the third-most populous region of Ivory Coast. Gbêkê is currently divided into four departments: Béoumi, Botro, Bouaké, and Sakassou. Name In the 2011 decree that created the region, Gbêkê was referred to alternatively as the region of "Wawlè". Location Gbêkê is located in the north of the country, it borders |
Folon Region
Folon Region is one of the 31 regions of Ivory Coast. Since its establishment in 2011, it has been one of two regions in Denguélé District. The seat of the region is Minignan and the region's population in the 2021 census was 146,209, making it the least-populous region of the country. Folon is currently divided into two departments: Kaniasso and Minignan. Natural geography The majority of the geography of Folon is savannah, but there are forests along the rivers."Folon" gouv.ci, accessed 23 February 2016. The forests are threatened by and bushfires. The wild fauna of the region includes |
