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Ivory Coast geography facts

Ivory Coast is a country or territory in Western Africa. Its capital is Yamoussoukro, and its currency is West African CFA franc.

Official name
Republic of Côte d'Ivoire
Capital
Yamoussoukro
Region
Africa
Subregion
Western Africa
Currency
West African CFA franc
Languages
French
Land neighbours
Burkina Faso, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali
Area
322,463 km²
Landlocked
No
Calling code
+225
Internet domain
.ci

Quick answers about Ivory Coast

What is the capital of Ivory Coast?

The capital of Ivory Coast is Yamoussoukro.

What currency is used in Ivory Coast?

Ivory Coast uses West African CFA franc.

Where is Ivory Coast?

Ivory Coast is in Western Africa, within Africa.

What languages are spoken in Ivory Coast?

The reference languages listed for Ivory Coast are French.

Which countries border Ivory Coast?

Ivory Coast shares listed land borders with Burkina Faso, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali.

Is Ivory Coast landlocked?

No. Ivory Coast is not landlocked.

States and provinces in Ivory Coast

Sources and review

Facts were last reviewed on 13 September 2026. Boundaries and state/province names use Natural Earth. Country reference fields use the Countries dataset. India boundary presentation follows the project’s stated Survey of India reference.

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