🇨🇮 Ivory Coast

About Ivory Coast

Côte d'Ivoire, also known as Ivory Coast and officially the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, is a country on the southern coast of West Africa. Its capital city of Yamoussoukro is located in the centre of the country, while its largest city and economic centre is the port city of Abidjan. It borders Guinea to the northwest, Liberia to the west, Mali to the northwest, Burkina Faso to the northeast, Ghana to the east, and the Atlantic Ocean's Gulf of Guinea to the south. With 31.5 million inhabitants in 2024, Ivory Coast is the third-most populous country in West Africa. Its official language is French, and indigenous languages are also widely used, including Bété, Baoulé, Dyula, Dan, Anyin, and Cebaara Senufo. In total, there are around 78 languages spoken in Ivory Coast. The country has a religiously diverse population, including numerous followers of Islam, Christianity and traditional faiths often entailing animism.

At a Glance

Currency & Economy

Currency

West African CFA franc (XOF)

GDP

$87.1B

GDP per Capita

$2,728

Development

Life Expectancy

61.9 years

Geography & Practical Details

Region

Africa

Capital

Yamoussoukro

Area

322,463 km²

Population

31,719,275

Timezone

UTC

Languages

French

Calling Code

+225

Drives On

Right

ISO Code

CI