National symbols — Ivory Coast
Anthem and national symbols.
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⚡ National symbols at a glance
Anthem and national symbols. Key figure for Ivory Coast: It was adopted in 1960 and remains the national anthem, even though the capital city is no longer Abidjan. The words are by Mathieu Ekra, Joachim Bony, and Pierre Marie Coty. Coty also composed the music along with Pierre Michel Pango.
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National anthem
- Anthem History
It was adopted in 1960 and remains the national anthem, even though the capital city is no longer Abidjan. The words are by Mathieu Ekra, Joachim Bony, and Pierre Marie Coty. Coty also composed the music along with Pierre Michel Pango.
- Anthem Lyrics
L'Abidjanaise (Song of Abidjan) French lyrics Salut ô terre d'espérance; Pays de l'hospitalité. Tes légions remplies de vaillance Ont relevé ta dignité. Tes fils, chère Côte d'Ivoire, Fiers artisans de ta grandeur, Tous rassemblés pour ta gloire Te bâtiront dans le bonheur. Fiers Ivoiriens, le pays nous appelle. Si nous avons dans la paix ramené la liberté, Notre devoir sera d'être un modèle De l'espérance promise à l'humanité, En forgeant, unie dans la foi nouvelle, La patrie de la vraie fraternité.
- Anthem Lyrics English
We salute thee, land of hope, Country of hospitality; Thy gallant legions Have restored thy dignity. Beloved Ivory Coast, thy sons, Proud builders of thy greatness, All gathered together for thy glory, In joy will construct thee. Proud citizens of the Ivory Coast, the country calls us. If we have brought back liberty peacefully, It will be our duty to be an example Of the hope promised to humanity, Forging, united in new faith, The homeland of true brotherhood.