Ivory Coast
- Region
- Africa
- Area
- 322,463 km²
- Capital
- Yamoussoukro
- ISO
- CI
What the flag means
Orange is said to stand for the northern savanna and fertile land, white for peace, and green for the southern forests and hope.
Fun facts
- FlagThe flag of Ivory Coast has the same colors as the flag of Ireland, but in reverse order from left to right.
- GeographyThe capital of Ivory Coast is Yamoussoukro, but its largest economic center is the port city of Abidjan.
- CultureThe name Côte d’Ivoire means “Ivory Coast” in French, and the country asks to be called by this name without translation.
- CultureIvory Coast is a major producer of cocoa beans, the raw material for chocolate.
