Cote d'Ivoire is a West African nation with a population of nearly 20 million people. It has a developing economy focused on agriculture, industry, and services. Some key facts: the capital is Yamoussoukro, though the largest city is Abidjan; nearly half the population lives below the poverty line and over 40% are illiterate; the main religions are Islam, Christianity, and traditional African beliefs; and Cote d'Ivoire has a diverse landscape and people. Soccer is very popular in Cote d'Ivoire, and their national team, known as "The Elephants," competed in the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.