Main Currency
Currency: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF)
Symbol: CFA
The most powerful attraction of the Côte d'Ivoire (the 'Ivory Coast') is its people, so if you're interested in African history, art or music, this is the place to be. There's also a whole lot of physical beauty, from towering mountains to fishing villages, easily reached on some of the best roads in Africa.
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Apart from a short period in and around August, conditions on the coast remain sultry throughout the year with plenty of very humid days that rarely stray from 30-33°C (86-91°F). December to March sees a lull in rainfall; otherwise the north has a single rainy season from May to October and overall hotter temperatures.
Currency: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF)
Symbol: CFA
| average room cost | average meal cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe: | US$70+ | US$18+ |
| High: | US$35-70 | |
| Mid: | US$18-35 | US$4-9 |
| Low: | US$9-18 | US$1-4 |
Abidjan's international airport is 16km (10mi) southeast of the city centre and though traffic has decreased somewhat, many international and West African airlines still fly there. The optimistically named express train used to be a main way of getting from Abidjan to Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, but it is only for cargo and cattle these days.
The only internal flight is Sophia Airlines' Mon-Sat service between Abidjan and San Pédro. Buses run regularly throughout the country with fixed schedules and rates, even through the cease-fire border, though minibuses and bush taxis, which are the only way to reach small towns, are usually quicker than the buses because they clear the frequent military and rebel checkpoints more quickly.
All visitors need a visa except for nationals of the US and nationals of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) countries.
| Full name | Republic of Côte d'Ivoire |
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| Currency | CFA Franc BCEAO, XOF (CFA) |
| Population | 16800000 |
| Languages |
(other) French (official) |
| Time zone(s) | GMT/UTC: +0 |
| Voltage | 220V |
| Hertz | 50Hz |
| Plugs |
European plug with two circular metal pins |
Stay 7 nights for 6 or 5 nights for 4 & receive 2 complimentary green fees per room per stay. more
Stay 7 nights for 6 in a Junior or Senior Suite. more
Stay in a Villa including full board & receive two 90 minute spa treatments per person per day. more