Key facts
The Ivory Coast is a country located in Western Africa. There are 5 countries (Burkina Faso, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali) that The Ivory Coast shares its borders with. The official language of The Ivory Coast is French. Traveling across The Ivory Coast if English is your first (and only) language may be difficult due to language barriers.
In the EF English Competency Index (EF EPI), which assesses the language proficiency of non-native speaking countries, The Ivory Coast was ranked 99th out of 100 countries in 2021.
The national currency in The Ivory Coast is West African CFA franc (XOF). The franc is subdivided into 100 centime.
Ivorian
Banknotes
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Ivorian
Coins
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Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest The average fixed internet speed in The Ivory Coast is 105.8 Mbps and mobile is 49.82 Mbs.The global average is 187.01 Mbps and 128.37 Mbps respectively.
ATM Density It may be difficult to locate an ATM in The Ivory Coast.7.34 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration In order to purchase a SIM card in The Ivory Coast, a passport or ID is required as identification.
Socket types
There are 2 socket types used in The Ivory Coast. Type C is a popular socket type throughout Europe (except the United Kingdom), Russia, and certain Asian countries.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Ivory Coast?
There are no Mariott hotels in The Ivory Coast.
There are no Hilton hotels in The Ivory Coast.
There are no IHG hotels in The Ivory Coast.
There are no Best Western hotels in The Ivory Coast.
There are Radisson hotels in Abidjan.
The Accor hotel chain operates in The Ivory Coast.
What fast food chains are present in Ivory Coast?
The McDonald’s chain does not operate in The Ivory Coast.
The KFC chain does not operate in The Ivory Coast.
The Burger King chain does not operate in The Ivory Coast.
The Subway chain does not operate in The Ivory Coast.
The Domino’s Pizza chain does not operate in The Ivory Coast.
The Starbucks chain does not operate in The Ivory Coast.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Yamoussoukro?
Weather data for Yamoussoukro (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are passenger trains operating between some cities.
Subway Systems There is no subway system in any city.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Ivory Coast
Sources
- The Ivory Coast Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for The Ivory Coast (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban Smoking is forbidden in all public indoor locations, with limited exceptions.
Cananbis legality Both recreational and medicinal use of cannabis is prohibited.
Sources
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)