|
Support Mercy Corps |
Capital: Yamoussoukro
Airports: Abidjan is the main airport for international travel.
Currency: The CFA franc is the basic monetary unit. For the current rate of exchange visit the Olson and Anderson web site.
Time Zones: Current local time. Standard time is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Languages: French is the official language. Several regional dialects are in use.
Visit the CIA World Fact Book for a large variety of particulars regarding the Côte d'Ivoire.
Travel Advisories: Travelers should check the web sites listed on our international pages that provide advice of possible security and health risks when visiting this region.
The Africa Guide web site is another good source of information about Côte d'Ivoire.
Three sites in Côte d'Ivoire have been designated as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.
Recommended Reading: Rough Guide - West Africa