Cote d’Ivoire Short Introduction for Travelers
| 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 |