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Ivory Coast

country · Ivory Coast

Overview

Ivory Coast is a country in Africa, with its capital at Yamoussoukro.

Key facts

CountryIvory Coast
CurrencyXOF

About the country

Ivory Coast is a country in Africa.

The capital city is Yamoussoukro.

Practical information

The currency is the XOF (Franc).

The main language spoken is French.

Traffic drives on the right.

Getting there

Most international visitors arrive in Ivory Coast by air; use the Find flights link to search live fares to its main gateways.

Cities in Ivory Coast

Among the places worth a look in Ivory Coast are Yamoussoukro, Bouaké, Daloa, Gagnoa, Abidjan, Man, Abengourou, Séguéla, San-Pédro and Dimbokro — each has its own guide and sits on the globe for trip-planning.

Exploring the country

A trip to Ivory Coast usually combines a gateway city with a run into the surrounding region; start on the globe to see how the pieces link up by air, road, rail or sea.

Regions & places

Journeys through here

Where to stay in Ivory Coast

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Getting around Ivory Coast

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On the map

Sources & method

Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.