Introduction
The country I did my project on is Cote d’ivoire, but I will refer to this is country is this report as Ivory Coast. Ivory Coast is a country off the coast of Africa. It is a very small country it is actually one of the smallest countries in Africa. I got the idea to do this project on this country from watching them play in the World Cup last summer. This country is not a very safe and stable country for travelers, but hopefully someday it will be.
Country Information
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- Geographic Facts
Here are some geographic facts about The Ivory Coast:
1. Ivory Coast is a pretty small country; this country is only about 322,463 square kilometers. Even though this country is small in size there are still a wide variety of physical features.
2. Some of these physical features are mountains and tropical forest as well as rivers and lakes. The tallest mountain on the coast is Mount Nimba, which reaches 5,749 feet in height. The Bandama River is the longest river in the country which is about 500 miles long.
3. Ivory Coast is about 1,300 feet above sea level along some parts of the coast.
- “Serious” Facts
Here are some serious facts about Ivory Coast:
1. Ivory Coast is home to many natural resources, they have anything from diamonds and copper to petroleum and cocoa. They export a lot of their petroleum to the United States as well as their cocoa. Some of the chocolate made in the United States is made with cocoa from the Ivory Coast.
2. The Ivorian government is very similar to the United States government. Their government has a democratic party, and their president is elected for five years, but their president can serve for as long as he continues to be elected. Each president must elect two ministers which are the Prime Minister and also a Council of Ministers.
3. There are many different religions that are practiced in Ivory Coast; about 60% of the population practices their beliefs that were developed within their kingdoms many years ago. About 20% of the people practice the Muslim religion and only about 10% practice Christianity.
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- “Fun” Facts
Here are three fun facts about Ivory Coast:
1. The drug that is most commonly used by the people of Ivory Coast is cannabis, it is said to be a gift from their gods, and it is also used as a gift in their country.
2. Soccer is the favorite sport of the people of the Ivory Coast, they have shown this through their great soccer team which has reached the World Cup twice in recent year, and watching the World Cup last year is where I got the idea to do this project on this country.
3. This country’s real name is Cote d’voire which was changed to this from Ivory Coast in 1985.
- “Potpourri”
Here is an unusual fact about Ivory Coast:
1. The people of Ivory Coast eat many different foods but most of them contain fruits. They mainly eat bananas and pineapples with every meal which is why I chose fried bananas for my recipe. In addition to fruits they eat many different meats that range from monkey to dog which is also why I chose fried bananas for my recipe.
- Travel Information
Here are essential pieces of info that travelers to Ivory Coast will want to know about where to go, what to see, and/or how to stay safe while there:
1. The Ivory Coast is not a very safe place to travel to; it is not a stable country and I would not advise anyone to put this place on the top of their vacation destination list.
2. The temperatures in Ivory coast range from 76 to 83 degrees Fahrenheit, and they get anywhere from 70 to 128 inches of rain per year. The temperatures are very suitable for a great vacation destination, but the safety is not up to par with other countries.
3. The currency used in Ivory Coast is the CFAF which is the Communaute Financiere Africaine franc.
Food Information
- Recipe
First, here are the ingredients you will need for preparing Ivory Coast Fried Bananas:
Ingredient | Quantity |
Bananas | 4 |
Lemon Juice | 2 or 3 Tablespoons |
Crushed Cornflakes | ¾ Cup |
Black Pepper (optional) | |
Cinnamon and Sugar (optional) |
Next, here is a step-by-step guide to preparing Ivory Coast Fried Bananas:
Step | Action |
1 | The first step in making Ivory Coast Fried Bananas is to cut your bananas up into small circles or cubes. |
2 | The second step is to put the lemon juice on the bananas to keep them from turning brown, and also allow the cornflake batter to stick. |
3 | The third step is to crush the cornflakes into a fine batter. |
4 | After you’ve finished making the batter you have to put each banana into the batter and cover with cornflakes. |
5 | Once you have each banana battered you fried them in peanut oil until they reach a golden brown color. |
6 | After you have fried all of your bananas you can cover them with either cinnamon and sugar or black pepper whichever taste you may prefer. |
- My Kitchen Story
My kitchen story is a little boring compared to most; I woke up at about 5:00 this morning to start frying the bananas. I got everything prepared ahead of time to cook. I battered and fried all the bananas I had and laid them out on a plate to put the cinnamon and sugar on them. They looked pretty good when they were laid out on the plate, but when I tasted them it definitely wasn’t what I was expecting. They tasted like banana baby food, I guess the heat from the grease made the banana kind of soggy and I’m not really a big fan of bananas as it is, so I don’t think they taste very good. I let my mom, dad, and little brother each taste one. My mom acted as a typical mom would and said they tasted okay, but I could see from the look in her face she didn’t really like them. Then I gave one to my dad and he said they tasted good, but he eats anything. Finally I let my brother taste one as soon as he woke up and he put it in his mouth and spit it out. So whether you think it’s okay, good, or spit it out don’t worry about hurting my feelings because I have seen it all. I really enjoyed this experience, I enjoyed learning about a country that otherwise I probably never would have took the time to learn about, and I also enjoyed the cooking even though I don’t think it taste the best.
References
http://library.thinkquest.org/J002335/IvoryCoast/IvoryCoast.html
http://motherearthtravel.com/ivory_coast/index.htm
http://www.mrbreakfast.com/superdisplay.asp?recipeid=1552
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2846.htm#econ
http://www.Stumblerz.com/fun-facts-about-the-ivory-coast/
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Contact Information
To contact the author of “A Tour of Daniel Berthelot: A Quick Overview of the Nation of Ivory Coast, Plus a Recipe for Ivory Coast Fried Bananas as Lagniappe,” please email W0305492@selu.edu.
Biography
David C. Wyld (dwyld.kwu@gmail.com) is the Robert Maurin Professor of Management at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana. He is a management consultant, researcher/writer, and executive educator. His blog, Wyld About Business, can be viewed at http://wyld-business.blogspot.com/. He also serves as the Director of the Reverse Auction Research Center (http://reverseauctionresearch.com/), a hub of research and news in the expanding world of competitive bidding. Dr. Wyld also maintains compilations of works he has helped his students to turn into editorially-reviewed publications at the following sites:
- Management Concepts (http://toptenmanagement.blogspot.com/)
- Book Reviews (http://wyld-about-books.blogspot.com/) and
- Travel and International Foods (http://wyld-about-food.blogspot.com/).
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