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Named for elephants, this country was a French colony until it received its independence in 1960. Sandbars, some as long as four miles (6.4 km) long, lie along the coast. Many coastal cities have developed in this area where the sandbars or barrier islands are separated from the mainland by narrow lagoons.

What country is being described?

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The country being described is Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast). Côte d'Ivoire is a country in West Africa that was a French colony until it received its independence in 1960. It is named for the elephants that were once prevalent in the region and are depicted on the country's coat of arms. The country has a long coastline with sandbars and barrier islands separated from the mainland by narrow lagoons. Many coastal cities, such as Abidjan and Grand-Bassam, have developed in this region.

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