Cote d’Ivoire / République de Côte d’Ivoire – Let’s explore here
Cote d’Ivoire, also known as the Ivory Coast, is a fairly flat, agricultural country in West Africa. About the size of Norway, It consists mostly of farmland for the production food and cocoa beans – for which it is the world largest exporter. It has a very long, rich and troubled history – although currently its experiencing one of the fastest growth rates in the world. It shares its land borders with Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Ghana and Burkina Faso.
What currency do they use in Cote d’Ivoire?
In Cote d’Ivoire they use the West African CFA franc. Cash is widely used. The use of credit / debit cards is not widely accepted. Traveller’s cheques are not readily accepted. There are few ATMs in cities and towns throughout the country.
The West African CFA franc is used in Benin, Burkina Faso, Guinea-Bissau, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Niger, Senegal and Togo.
You should make yourself aware of the amount that your bank charges you for using credit and debit cards abroad. Often credit cards are cheaper for purchasing items directly, and for withdrawing cash from ATMs.
What language do they speak in Cote d’Ivoire?
They speak French in Cote d’Ivoire. Kwa, Senufo and Mande are also widely spoken. English is not widely spoken.
What time zone is Cote d’Ivoire in?
Remember, when you’re planning your next trip to take a look at what time zone it’s in.
Do I need a visa to visit Cote d’Ivoire?
We’ve created a dedicated, more comprehensive page on visas, which you should find helpful. Check it out!
What’s it like to drive in Cote d’Ivoire?
We’ve also created a dedicated page to driving abroad, which you might find helpful 🙂
Current travels
Our current planned route takes us from Liberia down towards the capital, Yamoussoukro, and Abidjan on the coast, before moving on to Ghana. Hopefully our journey will improve our knowledge of this intriguing and beautiful country, and enable us to meet some interesting people. We’ll be updating this page at that time – don’t forget to check back 🙂
Is wild camping legal in Cote d’Ivoire?
Yes, wild camping is fine in Cote d’Ivoire.
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