Côte d'Ivoire, a country located in West Africa, is alternatively known by several other names. One such synonym is Ivory Coast, which is widely used in English-speaking countries. In French, the official language of Côte d'Ivoire, the country is known as Republique de Côte d'Ivoire. Other synonyms for Côte d'Ivoire include Coast of Ivory, Côte des Ébene, and Costa de Marfil, in Portuguese and Spanish respectively. The country has a rich cultural heritage and is known for its cocoa production, among other things. Its official flag features the colors orange, white, and green, with an image of an elephant in the center.