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Ivory Coast: capital, population, borders and facts
Ivory Coast is a country in Africa. Its capital city is Yamoussoukro. Roughly 31 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. Ivory Coast shares a land border with 5 countries: Burkina Faso, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia and Mali.
| Capital city | Yamoussoukro |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population (approx.) | 31 million |
| Land neighbours | 5: Burkina Faso, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali |
| Coastline | Yes. It is not landlocked. |
Outline of Ivory Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Ivory Coast?
The capital of Ivory Coast is Yamoussoukro.
What is the population of Ivory Coast?
Ivory Coast has roughly 31 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border Ivory Coast?
Ivory Coast borders Burkina Faso, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia and Mali.
Is Ivory Coast landlocked?
No, Ivory Coast is not landlocked.
Travel basics for Ivory Coast
In Ivory Coast, traffic drives on the right, plug types C and E and emergency number police 110 or 111 or 170, ambulance 185, fire 180. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Ivory Coast travel basics page.
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