Cote d'Ivoire Current Local Time; Date, time zone, and time difference

Cote d'Ivoire Related information

Capital: Yamoussoukro

City English Name: Yamoussoukro

Country: Côte d'Ivoire

Country English Name: Ivory Coast

Province: Abidjan

Province English Name: Abidjan

Country Area Code: +225

Longitude and Latitude: 3°16'52"N, 4°57'46"W

Currency: CFA franc

Language: French

IANA Time Zone: Africa/Abidjan

Standard Time Zone: UTC+00:00

Daylight Saving Time: Not observed

Introduction:

Côte d'Ivoire, officially the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Liberia and Guinea to the west, Mali and Burkina Faso to the north, Ghana to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea to the south. Côte d'Ivoire covers an area of 322,463 square kilometers (124,500 square miles) and has a population of over 26 million. The country's capital is Yamoussoukro, while its largest city is Abidjan.

Côte d'Ivoire gained independence from France in 1960 and has since been a member of the United Nations, the African Union, and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The country is a major producer of cocoa, coffee, and palm oil. It is also a significant exporter of timber, rubber, and cotton.

Côte d'Ivoire has a tropical climate with two rainy seasons and two dry seasons. The country is home to a variety of plant and animal life, including elephants, chimpanzees, and lions. The country's rainforests are also home to a variety of endemic species, such as the pygmy hippopotamus and the Diana monkey.