Ivory Coast
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Ivory Coast is in Africa. Here you’ll find flag, capital and neighbours to learn.
Borders: Burkina Faso, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali
- Capital
- Yamoussoukro
- Region
- Africa
- Subregion
- Westafrika
- Area
- 322,463 km²
- Population
- 32,711,547
- Language
- French
- Neighbours
- Burkina Faso, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali
Did you know?
- Economy
Côte d’Ivoire is by far the world’s largest cocoa producer — about 40 percent of the global harvest comes from here.
- Oddities
In Yamoussoukro stands the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace — by Guinness World Records the largest church by area, though it seats fewer people inside than St Peter’s.
- History
In 1983 the capital was moved from Abidjan to the president’s home village, Yamoussoukro; Abidjan remained the country’s de facto centre.
- Language
The country officially insists on being called “Côte d’Ivoire” in all languages.
Frequently asked questions about Ivory Coast
Yamoussoukro is the capital of Ivory Coast.
Ivory Coast is in Africa.
Ivory Coast has about 32,711,547 inhabitants.
Ivory Coast covers about 322,463 km².
In Ivory Coast people speak French.
Ivory Coast borders: Burkina Faso, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia and Mali.