Surface: Côte d’Ivoire covers a total area of 322,460 sq km.
Population: Côte d’Ivoire has an approximate population of around 17, 654,843.
System of government: Côte d’Ivoire is a republic.
Capital: Yamoussoukro, having a population of around 200,700, is the official capital of Côte d’Ivoire. Abidjan serves as the administrative centre.
Religion: Islam is followed by 40% of the population; 30% follow Christianity.
Official Language: French is the official language.
Government: Côte d’Ivoire is a republic.
Climate: Côte d’Ivoire has a tropical climate with four seasons in the coastal and central regions and two seasons in the northern savannah region.
Units of measure and electricity: Côte d’Ivoire follows the metric system of measurement while the official unit of electricity is 220 V and 50 Hz.
Time Zone: The standard time of Côte d’Ivoire is the same as GMT.
Currency: CFA Franc BCEAO (1 € = 655.95 CFA)
Travel documents required: All visitors require passport and a visa is necessary, except for nationals of USA and ECOWAS countries.
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| Economy |
Côte d’Ivoire is one of the most prosperous African countries with an agricultural economy. Around 60% of the population are employed in agriculture. Côte d'Ivoire is one of the world's leading coffee and cocoa producers. Timber is vital to the country’s economy. Political instability, however, continues to hinder its growth.
The average daily budget for a tourist in the country is about 13,700 CFA to 18,500 CFA. Côte d’Ivoire is one of the costliest places in Africa. |
| Cities: Vacations and Tourism |
| Abidjan |
Yamoussoukro |
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