🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
West Africa
About Ivory Coast
The world's largest cocoa producer and a francophone commercial hub with a booming Abidjan skyline.
- Population
- ~29 million
- Capital
- Yamoussoukro (Abidjan is the economic capital)
- Languages
- French, Baoulé, Dioula, Bété
- Region
- West Africa
- Culture
- Coupé-décalé and zouglou music, mask traditions of the west, and one of Africa's most influential football cultures.
- Main products
- CocoaCashew nutsCoffeeRubberPalm oil
Happening now in Ivory Coast
Most recent reports- Bridge Bank to Start Trading On BRVM Sept 24 After Oversubscribed IPO
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:51 · Banking and Insurance
- Petrobras Takes 90% Stakes in Ivorian Offshore Blocks
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:26 · Economy, Business and Finance
- Afcon 2027 Qualifiers - Renard Begins Cote d'Ivoire Rebuild With Eight Newcomers
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:22 · Africa
- Flamingos Land in Abidjan for Wafu-B U-17 Tourney
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:16 · Cote d'Ivoire
- BYRM Hits 555 Points As Rally Extends Into September
Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:38 · Economy, Business and Finance
- Servair Abidjan (ABJC) Soars +25.86% On BRVM - a Look At West African Market Momentum
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:44 · Economy, Business and Finance
- Netball - Golden Maidens to Face Cote d'Ivoire in Int'l Friendly
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:05 · Cote d'Ivoire
- Wafu B Women's Champions League Qualifiers - Edo Queens, Ampem Darkoa Seal Semi-Final Places
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:14 · Africa
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