Geography
Ivory Coast is in Western Africa, Africa. Its listed coordinates are 8, -5; it has Burkina Faso, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali.
Neighboring countries: Burkina Faso, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali
Africa
Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast is a country in Western Africa. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Yamoussoukro
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Western Africa
- Population
- 31.7 million
- Area
- 322,463 km²
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Official language
- French
- Calling code
- +225
- Internet TLD
- .ci
- Time zone
- UTC
Ivory Coast map preview: 8.00, -5.00
People and Culture
Ivory Coast uses French in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Ivory Coast varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Ivory Coast is recorded with the official name Republic of Côte d'Ivoire. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Yamoussoukro
- Western Africa cultural and historic sites
- Africa map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Yamoussoukro
- Time zone data: UTC
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Ivory Coast is grouped under Africa.
- Ivory Coast has a listed area of 322,463 km².
- Ivory Coast is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Ivory Coast
What is the capital of Ivory Coast?
The capital of Ivory Coast is Yamoussoukro.
What continent is Ivory Coast in?
Ivory Coast is in Africa.
What currency does Ivory Coast use?
Ivory Coast uses the West African CFA franc.
What language is spoken in Ivory Coast?
French is listed for Ivory Coast in this database.