Cote d'Ivoire (AKA Ivory Coast) is a developing country on the west coast of Africa. Tourism facilities in Abidjan are good; accommodations outside the capital, however, are limited in quality and availability. The ocean currents along the coast are extremely strong and treacherous and result in numerous drownings each year.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: A passport is required. Travelers should obtain the latest information and details from the Embassy of the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire, 2424 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20008, telephone (202) 797-0300. There are honorary consulates for Cote d'Ivoire in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Phoenix. Overseas inquiries should be made at the nearest Cote d'Ivoire Embassy or Consulate.

EMBASSY LOCATION/REGISTRATION: U.S. citizens are encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy in Abidjan at 5 Rue Jesse Owens, and to obtain updated information on travel and security in Cote d'Ivoire. The mailing address is 01 B.P. 1712, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, tel: (225) 20-21-09-79, consular fax (225) 20-22-45-23, central fax (225) 20-22-32-59.