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Also known as Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, ci, Cote d'Ivoire, Republic of Cote d'Ivoire, Côte-d'Ivoire, Cote d'lvoire, Côte d’Ivoire, Cote Ivoire
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Ivory Coast is a West African country on the Gulf of Guinea with a population of 31.5 million, making it the third-most populous nation in the region, with its economic center in the port city of Abidjan. The country is culturally and linguistically diverse, with French as its official language and approximately 78 languages spoken among a population that practices Islam, Christianity, and traditional faiths.
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Country
- Capital
- Yamoussoukro
- Population
- 31,719,275
- Region
Travel guide
Get in
thumb|375px|A map showing the visa requirements of Côte d'Ivoire, with countries in green having visa-free access
Get around
Intercity travel in Côte d'Ivoire is usually more comfortable than travel in neighbouring West African countries. The roads are generally in good condition and the bus service is relatively modern. The downside is the very frequent military checkpoints which add hours to a trip. Though the stops are a hassle, Ivorian soldiers tend to be quite professional and don't hassle non-French Western travellers. Soldiers in Ghana, for example, are much more likely to demand a bribe than in Côte d'Ivoire. Most Western governments recommend that their citizens steer clear of Côte d'Ivoire. This should be taken particularly seriously by people who are not travelling on French passports. An Ivorian soldier's attitude towards you will change very quickly when and if you explain that you are not French.
Travelling around Abidjan is easiest when you have your own vehicle. The roads are very good and the traffic rules are generally obeyed.
Taxis are a great and easy way to get around in Abidjan. Just look for an orange coloured car and flag it down. Fares are very cheap: US$ 2–4 depending on the length of the journey. Always bargain before you get into the taxi. Overall however, they are reasonably priced, unlike in Accra.
See
thumb|Basilica of Our Lady of Peace of Yamoussoukro.
Fine beaches, tourist villages, rainforests and wildlife preserves are the principal attractions of Côte d'Ivoire. Taï National Park has the largest tropical rainforest in West Africa. Comoë National Park is the biggest and best-known national park in Côte d'Ivoire. It has plenty of wildlife including birds, elephants, giraffes, lions, monkeys and antelopes.
Do
Football: the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations was hosted by Côte d'Ivoire 13 January - 11 February 2024, with 24 national teams participating. Games were played in Abidjan, San-Pédro, Yamoussoukro, Bouaké and Korhogo. The new national stadium, opened in 2020, is Stade Olympique d'Ebimpé (capaity 60,000), and internationals are also played at Stade Félix-Houphouët-Boigny (capacity 50,000); both are in Abidjan. The top tier for club competition is Ligue 1, with 14 teams, and a playing season Oct-May.
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