Republic of Côte d'Ivoire
Ivory Coast
CI Capital: Yamoussoukro 6.816° N, 5.274° W
Overview
Ivory Coast, also known as Côte d'Ivoire and officially as the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, is a country on the southern coast of West Africa. Its capital city of Yamoussoukro is located in the centre of the country, while its largest city and economic centre is the port city of Abidjan. It borders Guinea to the northwest, Liberia to the west, Mali to the north, Burkina Faso to the northeast, Ghana to the east, and the Atlantic Ocean's Gulf of Guinea to the south. With 33.2 million inhabitants in 2026, Ivory Coast is the third-most populous country in West Africa after Nigeria and Ghana. Its official language is French, and indigenous languages are also widely used, including Bété, Baoulé, Dyula, Dan, Anyin, and Cebaara Senufo. In total, there are around 78 languages spoken in Ivory Coast. The country has a religiously diverse population, including numerous followers of Islam, Christianity and traditional faiths often entailing animism.
Source: Wikipedia
Quick facts
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Western Africa
- Capital
- Yamoussoukro
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF, Fr)
- Languages
- French
- Population
- 25,069,229
- Area
- 322,460 km²
- Calling code
- +225
- Time zones
- UTC±00:00
- Drives on the
- Right
- Internet domain
- .ci
- People are called
- Ivorian
Weather by month in Yamoussoukro
The warmest month is Feb with average highs of 35.4°C, and the coolest is Jul with average lows of 21.5°C. Most rain falls in Jun (about 202 mm).
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35.1°C | 22.7°C | 12 mm | Very hot |
| Feb | 35.4°C | 23.8°C | 44 mm | Very hot |
| Mar | 33.4°C | 24.1°C | 98 mm | Hot |
| Apr | 32.3°C | 23.8°C | 103 mm | Hot |
| May | 31.2°C | 23.4°C | 152 mm | Hot |
| Jun | 29.5°C | 22.5°C | 202 mm | Hot |
| Jul | 28.2°C | 21.5°C | 71 mm | Hot |
| Aug | 27.7°C | 21.6°C | 96 mm | Warm |
| Sep | 28.7°C | 21.9°C | 174 mm | Hot |
| Oct | 29.6°C | 22.5°C | 130 mm | Hot |
| Nov | 30.7°C | 22.5°C | 78 mm | Hot |
| Dec | 32.3°C | 22.5°C | 57 mm | Hot |
Measured values for 2025. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com.
Important numbers
| International dialing code | +225 |
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Airlines & booking
Airlines based in Ivory Coast
- Air AfriqueRK
- Air IvoireVU
Where to book flights and hotels
History
Human arrival in Ivory Coast has been dated to the Upper Paleolithic period, or at the minimum, the Neolithic period based on weapon and tool fragments, specifically polished shale axes and remnants of cooking and fishing. The earliest known inhabitants of Côte d'Ivoire left traces scattered throughout the territory. Historians believe these people were all either displaced or absorbed by the ancestors of the present inhabitants. Peoples who arrived before the 16th century include the Ehotilé (Aboisso), Kotrowou (Fresco), Zéhiri, Ega, and Diès (Divo).
Source: Wikipedia