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République de Côte d’Ivoire
- Republic of Côte d’Ivoire (English)
- aka Ivory Coast
- Political capital » Yamoussoukro
- Economic capital and largest city is the port city of Abidjan
Facts
- Population » 23.7 million
- Languages » French, indigenous languages
- Religions » Islam, Christianity, indigenous beliefs
- Life expectancy » 52 years (men), 55 years (women)
- Currency » CFA (Communaute Financiere Africaine) franc
Geography
- Country in West Africa
- Area » 322,462 sq km (124,503 sq miles)
- Bordering the Atlantic Ocean, Ghana, and Liberia.
- Terrain » Forested, undulating, hilly in the west.
Map of Côte d’Ivoire (Source » France)
Maps
Climate
- Tropical, semiarid in far north.
Health
- There is a risk of yellow fever in Côte d’Ivoire.
- Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for travellers from all countries.
- Malaria is endemic in large areas of Africa, including Côte d’Ivoire.
- Dengue is an ongoing risk in many parts of Africa, including Côte d’Ivoire.
- Resource » US CDC
- CDC Yellowbook (Also available as hard copy book from Oxford Press)
Visa
- Canadians must be in possession of a visa before arrival.
- Initiate visa online, collect in Dakar, Senegal; Bamako, Mali; or Conakry, Guinea (2020, Chris Scott via HUBB)
- Visa policy of Ivory Coast (Wikipedia)
- No VoA
- eVisa policy » Snedai Group » from the site it appears to apply only for airport arrivals… not overland border control ports.
Overland and Road Safety
- New initiatives are strengthening road safety laws and creating a traffic police force.
- Following several fatal accidents in the north of the country, the Government decided in 2021 to enforce helmet wearing for all cyclists.
Government Travel Advice
Notes
- Since it’s independence in 1960, Côte d’Ivoire has maintained close ties with France.
Media
Resources
- International Crisis Group
- Wikipedia
- BBC Country Profile
- Nations Online
- Reporters Without Borders (RSF)
- US CIA World Factbook
Links
This page was updated August 29, 2023