Côte d’Ivoire on the Gulf of Guinea: Yamoussoukro and the XOF
A first overview of Côte d’Ivoire: its region, capital, official language and currency.
A West African country with a coastline
Côte d’Ivoire is part of West Africa and is not landlocked. Its position on the Gulf of Guinea provides a basic geographical reference, although this information alone is not enough to choose a route or anticipate travel conditions.
Yamoussoukro, the capital
The capital is Yamoussoukro. Knowing its name helps identify the country’s political centre, but the available information is not enough to compare cities, plan journeys or estimate travel times. Check transport information before arranging connections.
French and the West African CFA franc
French is the official language, and the currency is the West African CFA franc (XOF). These are useful reference points for preparing to communicate and understanding amounts quoted in that currency. They do not provide information about exchange rates, payment methods accepted or local prices; check those details before travelling.
What still needs checking
This guide does not provide up-to-date information on entry requirements, safety, schedules, transport or access to specific places. Before making decisions, consult official sources and relevant providers for each topic; circumstances and practical conditions can change.
Key points
• Côte d’Ivoire is in West Africa and has a coastline on the Gulf of Guinea. • Its capital is Yamoussoukro; French is the official language and the XOF is the currency. • Check entry requirements and practical details that may affect your trip separately.
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References consulted during editorial review. Times, requirements and advisories may change: always confirm with the official source.
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Costa de MarfilLicence: CC0 1.0 Wikidata · Q1008
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costa de MarfilLicence: CC0 1.0 Wikidata · Q37790802
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Ivory CoastLicence: ODbL 1.0 World countries dataset by mledoze and contributors · ODbL 1.0
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Cote d'IvoireLicence: CC BY 4.0 World Bank
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Costa de marfilLicence: CC BY-SA 3.0 DBpedia
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YamoussoukroLicence: Datos geográficos bajo CC BY 4.0; requiere atribución a GeoNames. Fuente: GeoNames
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YamoussoukroLicence: Datos geográficos bajo CC BY 4.0; requiere atribución a GeoNames. Fuente: GeoNames
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Yamoussoukro, Ivory CoastLicence: ODbL 1.0; atribución y obligación de compartir bases derivadas. Fuente: OpenStreetMap
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Yamoussoukro, Ivory CoastLicence: ODbL 1.0; atribución y obligación de compartir bases derivadas. Fuente: OpenStreetMap
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Yamoussoukro AirportLicence: ODbL 1.0 (base de datos) / DbCL 1.0 (contenidos) Yamoussoukro Airport · OpenFlights · ODbL 1.0
