Time Zone

GMT+0. There is no time difference with Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

Currency

The national currency is the West African CFA franc (XOF). Most hotels, restaurants, and businesses accept international credit cards such as Visa.

Electricity

220 volts. Electrical outlets are the same type as those used in France (Type C and E). Travelers from countries using different plug types should bring a suitable adapter.

Media

The national public television broadcaster, RTI, broadcasts mainly in French. Several private television channels are also available.

Mobile Network Coverage

Mobile network coverage is generally good throughout the country. However, you should check with your mobile provider to ensure your plan supports international roaming before departure.

Before traveling to Côte d'Ivoire, the authorities recommend several vaccinations, including:

• Yellow fever (mandatory);
• Meningococcal vaccine (recommended);
• Typhoid vaccine (recommended);
• Hepatitis A and B vaccines (recommended);
• Polio vaccine (recommended).

Travelers who have not received the mandatory yellow fever vaccination before arrival may be directed to public health services at the airport. The vaccination costs approximately CFA 10,000.

Economic Capital

Abidjan.

Political Capital

Yamoussoukro.

GDP

Nominal GDP in 2020 was USD 61.502 billion.

Media

The public television broadcaster RTI broadcasts its programs in French. Several private television channels are also available.

Area

322,462 km².

Climate

Côte d'Ivoire is located in the transition zone between the humid equatorial climate and the semi-arid tropical climate. The country is divided into two main climate regions: north and south. The north has a tropical climate, while the south, below Yamoussoukro, has a humid equatorial climate with temperatures ranging from 29°C to 32°C. The rainy season extends from June to November.

Geography

Côte d'Ivoire shares borders with Ghana, Burkina Faso, Mali, Guinea, and Liberia. It is divided into 14 geographical districts and is crossed by four major rivers: the Cavally, Sassandra, Bandama, and Comoé.

Economy

Although the primary sector accounts for approximately one-quarter of GDP, it represents an even larger share of employment, employing around 60% of the male workforce and 75% of the female workforce. As a result, Côte d'Ivoire's economy remains largely agriculture-based.

Population

28,088,455 inhabitants (2020 figures).

Official Language

French is the official language of Côte d'Ivoire. However, Dioula is the most widely understood lingua franca, spoken or understood by around 20 million people across Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, Burkina Faso, Guinea, and Ghana.

GDP

Nominal GDP in 2020 was USD 61.502 billion.

Ethnic Groups

• Mandé peoples in the northwest (Malinké, Dan, Gouro, etc.);
• Voltaic peoples in the northeast (Sénoufo, Lobi, Koulango, etc.);
• Krou peoples in the southwest (Bété, Dida, Guéré, etc.);
• Akan peoples in the southeast (Baoulé, Agni, Abron, etc.).

Religion

Côte d'Ivoire is a multi-faith country: approximately 42% Muslim, 34% Christian, with a significant proportion practicing traditional African religions. Around 72% of foreign residents, who represent 24.2% of the resident population, are Muslim.

National Holiday

National Day is celebrated on August 7, marking Côte d'Ivoire's independence on August 7, 1960.

Politics

Côte d'Ivoire is a multi-party presidential republic, where the President serves as Head of State. Executive power is exercised by the government.

Economy

Although the primary sector accounts for approximately one-quarter of GDP, it represents an even larger share of employment, employing around 60% of the male workforce and 75% of the female workforce. Côte d'Ivoire's economy is therefore still largely driven by agriculture.