- Capital: Yamoussoukro
- Language: French
- Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF) = 100 centimes.
- People: Over 60 ethnic groups including Baoule, Agri, Senufo, Dioula, Bete, and Dan-Yacouba.
- Life Expectancy: Male: 46.05, Female: 51.27.
- Religion: Mostly traditional beliefs, Islam, Christianity.
- Size (sq km): 322,460 (68th)
- Population: 17.7 million (57th)
- Population Density per sq km: 56 (141st)
- Country Dialling Code: 225
- Internet Country Code: .ci
- Time Zone: GMT
- Voltage Guide: 220 AC, 50 Hz.
- Finance: American Express and MasterCard widely accepted, more limited acceptance of other cards and traveller's cheques.
- Business Hours: 0730-1200, 1430-1800 Monday-Friday, 0800-1200 Saturday.
- GDP(PPP): US$28.5 billion
- GDP (PPP) per Capita: US$1,600
- Personal Safety: Recently fell into a vicious civil war, despite years of stability. Remains volatile. Usual petty crime after dark.