Formal Name: Republic of Côte d’Ivoire
Local Name: République de Côte d’Ivoire
Government: Semi-presidential Republic
Structure: 19 regions (régions), divided into 81 departments
Formation: 7 August, 1960 (independence from France)
Motto: Union – Discipline – Travail (Unity – Discipline – Labour)
Flag: Drapeau de la Côte d’Ivoire
Anthem: L’Abidjanaise (Song of Abidjan)
Languages: French, Baoulé, Dioula, Dan, Anyin, Cebaara Senufo
Population: 21 million
Area: 322,460 km2 (68th)
Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF)
Capital: Yamoussoukro (295,000)
Main Cities: Abidjan (3.3 million), Bouaké (775,300), Daloa (489,100), Korhogo (163,400), San Pédro (151,600), Divo (134,200)
Codes: .ci (internet), +225 (phone)