What Are People From Ivory Coast Called?

Name: Ivory Coast
Address: West Africa, Ivory Coast

West Africa, Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast

People from Ivory Coast are called:

People from Ivory Coast are called Ivorian.

Demonym:

Ivorian

Pronunciation:

/aɪˈvɔːriən/

About Ivory Coast

Capital city: Yamoussoukro (political), Abidjan (economic center).
World's largest producer and exporter of cocoa beans.
Known for diverse cultures, French colonial architecture, and economic growth.
French is the official language with over 60 indigenous languages spoken.

Quick Facts

Population:: 28,873,034 (2024 est.)
Country:: Ivory Coast
Region:: West Africa

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Etymology & Origin

Named 'Côte d'Ivoire' (Ivory Coast) by French traders for the ivory trade that flourished in the region.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Ghana

east of Ivory Coast

People are called:

Ghanaian

Burkina Faso

north of Ivory Coast

People are called:

Burkinabe

Mali

northwest of Ivory Coast

People are called:

Malian

Quick Facts

Population:: 28,873,034 (2024 est.)
Country:: Ivory Coast
Region:: West Africa

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