Côte d’Ivoire
Côte d’Ivoire is a country in Africa. Its capital is Yamoussoukro, and it shares land borders with 5 countries.
- Capital
- Yamoussoukro
- Region
- Africa
- Area
- 322,650 km² Number 68 of 193 by size
- Land borders
- 5 countries
What is the capital of Côte d’Ivoire?
The capital of Côte d’Ivoire is Yamoussoukro. Yamoussoukro has been the official capital since 1983; Abidjan is still the economic centre and home to most government offices.
Which countries border Côte d’Ivoire?
Côte d’Ivoire shares land borders with 5 countries: Burkina Faso, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia and Mali.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Yamoussoukro |
|---|---|---|
 Ghana | Accra | 580 km (360 mi) |
 Liberia | Monrovia | 612 km (380 mi) |
 Mali | Bamako | 711 km (442 mi) |
 Burkina Faso | Ouagadougou | 742 km (461 mi) |
 Guinea | Conakry | 964 km (599 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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