Welcome to Ivory Coast 🇨🇮 — a remarkable destination in Western Africa. Its official name is Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, and today around 31.9 million people call this Africa nation home, spread across roughly 322,463 km² of territory.
Below is your complete country profile for Ivory Coast: key statistics, an introduction to Yamoussoukro, an interactive map, cultural notes and answers to the questions people most often ask about this corner of Africa.
Geography of Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast lies in Western Africa, in the Africa region of the world. Measuring roughly 322,463 square kilometres, it ranks 71st in the world by total area.
Ivory Coast has a coastline as well as land borders with Burkina Faso, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia and Mali — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
Yamoussoukro serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Ivory Coast has to offer.
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People, language and culture
Ivory Coast is home to approximately 31.9 million residents — the 50th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Ivorians.
The main language spoken here is French. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Ivory Coast rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Currency, travel and practical facts
The official currency is the West African CFA franc (XOF, symbol Fr). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Ivory Coast is +225. Websites from the country typically use the .ci internet domain.
If Ivory Coast came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Yamoussoukro) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Ivory Coast shares borders with 5 countries:
Fun facts about Ivory Coast
- Ivory Coast's flag emoji is 🇨🇮 — its two-letter country code is CI and its three-letter code is CIV.
- Ivory Coast covers 322,463 km², ranking 71st in the world by area.
- With about 31.9 million people, Ivory Coast holds the 50th spot in the world population ranking.
- Ivory Coast is a member state of the United Nations.
- Ivory Coast shares borders with 5 countries.
Ivory Coast — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Ivory Coast?
- The capital of Ivory Coast is Yamoussoukro.
- What is the population of Ivory Coast?
- Ivory Coast has a population of approximately 31,934,230 people, ranking 50th in the world.
- Where is Ivory Coast located?
- Ivory Coast is located in Western Africa, part of the Africa region.
- What language is spoken in Ivory Coast?
- The main language spoken in Ivory Coast is French.
- What currency is used in Ivory Coast?
- Ivory Coast uses the West African CFA franc (XOF).
