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Côte d'Ivoire

Africa · Capital: Yamoussoukro

Côte d'Ivoire is a country in Africa, home to about 29.3 million people across 322,463 km². Its capital is Yamoussoukro. It is a coastal country sharing land borders with 5 countries.

Key facts

Capital

Yamoussoukro (not its largest city)

Region

Africa

Population

~29.3 million people

Area

322,463 km²

Density

91 people per km²

Coastline

Has a coastline

Hemisphere

Northern Hemisphere

Drives on the

Right

Language

French

Standard time zones

1

Highest point

1,752 m

Head of state

Not a monarch

Currency

A currency called the franc

Flag colors

orange, white, green

Which countries border Côte d'Ivoire?5

Côte d'Ivoire in the game

Every puzzle gives three clues that exactly one country satisfies. Côte d'Ivoire is moderately well known, so it typically appears as the answer in medium puzzles. These are the 20 clues from the pool that are true of Côte d'Ivoire, rarest first — the fewer countries share a clue, the harder it works for you on the board.

Common questions about Côte d'Ivoire

Which countries border Côte d'Ivoire?
Côte d'Ivoire shares a land border with 5 countries: Burkina Faso, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia and Mali.
What is the capital of Côte d'Ivoire?
The capital of Côte d'Ivoire is Yamoussoukro, which is not its largest city.
Is Côte d'Ivoire landlocked?
No. Côte d'Ivoire has a coastline.
What language is spoken in Côte d'Ivoire?
Côte d'Ivoire has one official language, French.

Facts reviewed June 2025. Populations are rounded estimates; area includes inland water.