Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) is a country on the south coast of West Africa, along the Gulf of Guinea.

Where it is on the map

  • It is in West Africa, in the western part of sub-Saharan Africa.
  • It has an Atlantic Ocean coastline on the Gulf of Guinea to the south.

Neighboring countries

  • West: Liberia and Guinea.
  • North: Mali and Burkina Faso.
  • East: Ghana.

Key cities

  • Political capital: Yamoussoukro, roughly in the center of the country.
  • Largest and economic city: Abidjan, a major port on the southern coast.

Quick travel / news context

  • It covers about 322,000 square kilometers, making it a mid-sized African country.
  • Recent coverage often mentions protests and political developments, so anyone traveling there should check the latest news and official travel advice first.

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