Ivory Coast
Geographic & General info
- Capital: Yamoussoukro (economic hub: Abidjan)
- Population: approx. 29.4 million
- Languages: French (official), Baoulé, Dioula, Dan, Anyin, Senoufo
- Area: 322,463 km²
- Time Zone: UTC+0 (GMT)
- Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Flag Colors: Orange, white, green
- National Holiday: August 7
- National Anthem: L'Abidjanaise
- Neighboring Countries: Liberia, Guinea, Mali, Burkina Faso, Ghana
Top 15 Largest Cities
- Abidjan
- Bouaké
- Yamoussoukro
- Korhogo
- San-Pédro
- Daloa
- Man
- Gagnoa
- Divo
- Anyama
- Abengourou
- Agboville
- Grand-Bassam
- Dabou
- Jaqueville
Top 15 Highlights
- Basilica of Our Lady of Peace (Yamoussoukro)
- Historic Town of Grand-Bassam
- Taï National Park
- Comoé National Park
- Beaches of Assinie-Mafia
- La Dent de Man & Mount Tonkpi
- St. Paul's Cathedral (Abidjan)
- Banco National Park
- Beaches of San-Pédro
- Waterfalls of Man
- Sudanese-style Mosques (Kong & Kawara)
- Boulay Island (Abidjan)
- Museum of Ivorian Civilizations
- Sacred Monkey Forest of Gbepleu
- Coffee and Cocoa Plantations of San-Pédro
Climate and Nature
Ivory Coast experiences a tropical to equatorial climate. The southern coast is warm and humid with two rainy seasons, whereas the inland north features a drier savanna landscape with a single rainy season. Natural habitats range from palm-fringed ocean beaches and coastal lagoons to dense virgin rainforests in Taï National Park.
Culture and Gastronomy
Ivorian culture blends over 60 distinct ethnic traditions, famous for traditional woodcarving, intricate ceremonial masks, and globally popular musical styles like Coupé-Décalé and Zouglou. Culinary staples include Attiéké (grated fermented cassava served with fish or meat), Kedjenou (slow-cooked meat stew), and Alloco (fried plantains).
Economy
Ivory Coast serves as the major economic powerhouse of Francophone West Africa. It stands as the world's leading producer and exporter of cocoa beans and a major exporter of cashew nuts, coffee, and palm oil. Major ports in Abidjan and San-Pédro further drive regional trade.
Did you know?
- The Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Yamoussoukro holds the Guinness World Record as the largest church in the world, outscaling St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
- Ivory Coast produces nearly 40% of the entire world's cocoa supply.
- The coastal town of Grand-Bassam was the nation's original French colonial capital and is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Taï National Park is one of the last major primary rainforest reserves in West Africa, famous for tool-using wild chimpanzees.
- Abidjan is often nicknamed the "Paris of West Africa" due to its modern skyline around the Ébrié Lagoon and vibrant fashion culture.
Live footage: Discover Ivory Coast via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Ivory Coast and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Ivory Coast: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Ivory Coast: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Ivory Coast in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
