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Definition
Ivory Coast, also known as Côte d'Ivoire; a country in West Africa.
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How it's used
While 象牙海岸 is the direct translation of Ivory Coast, it is frequently interchangeable with the transliteration 科特迪瓦 in formal news and official contexts. Using the former is common in casual conversation, whereas the latter is often preferred in international diplomatic or geographical discussions to align with the country's official name.
Examples
He is going to travel to Ivory Coast next month.
Do you know where Ivory Coast is?
Related words
Common phrases
go to Ivory Coast
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