Capital Yamoussoukro; Abidjanremains administrative centre (moved from Grand-Bassam in 1893 then Bingerville in 1933) Government republic; multiparty presidential regime Currency CFA franc (XOF) Area 322,460 km² Population 17,654,843 (July 2006 est.) Language French (official), 60 native dialects with Dioula the most widely spoken Religion Christian 20-30%, Muslim 35-40%, indigenous 25-40% Electricity 220V/50Hz (European plug) Country code +225 Internet TLD .ci Time Zone UTC