Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire)

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About Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire)

Ivory Coast also known as Côte d’Ivoire (in French) is a West African country. It is famous for its beach resorts and rainforests. This French-colonial country has a relatively high income per capita in West Africa and plays a key role in transit trade for neighbouring, landlocked countries.

Ivory Coast is the world’s largest exporter of cocoa beans, and the fourth-largest exporter of goods. The country’s economy has grown faster than most African countries. Other than agriculture, Ivory Coast exports Fuels, Plastic & Rubber, Chemicals, etc

Country Facts

 

Basic Details
RegionWest Africa
Capital CityYamoussoukro
Government TypePresidential Republic
Official LanguagesFrench
CurrencyWest African CFA franc, XOF
Phone Code +225
Important CitiesAbidjan, Abobo, Bouaké, Daloa, San-Pédro, Korhogo, Man, Divo, Gagnoa, Abengourou, Anyama, Agboville
National DayIndependence Day (Aug-06)
Economy
GDP (nominal)USD 79.43 Billion
Ease of Doing Business Ranking
Primary Industriesfood-processing, textiles, construction materials, fertilizers, tuna canning and motorbikes, vehicles and bicycles assembling, agricultural sector, cocoa and coffee, pineapples and rubber
Foreign Relations
Bordering NationsMali, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia
Member ofAfrican Union(AU), Community of Sahel–Saharan States(CEN-SAD), Economic Community of West African States(ECOWAS), Organisation of African Unity(OAU), Organisation of Islamic Co-operation(OIC), Organisation internationale de la Francophonie(OIF), South Atlantic Peace and Cooperation Zone(ZPCAS), Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition(IMCTC), Group of 24(G24), Organization for the Harmonization of Business Law in Africa(OHADA), United Nations(UN), World Trade Organization(WTO)
Major ExportsFood & Beverages, Spirits & Vinegar, Mining, Metals & Minerals, Gems & Jewellery, Rubber and Products, Fruits and Nuts, Edible Oils & Seeds, Silk & Textiles, Marine Vessels, Cosmetics and Accessories, Hides, Leather & Tannery, Automobiles, Vehicles & Components, Electrical Products, Other Products, Cereals & Pulses, Vegetables and Related Products
Major ImportsMining, Metals & Minerals, Machinery & Appliances, Cereals & Pulses, Automobiles, Vehicles & Components, Marine Vessels, Electrical Products, Plastics and Products, Fisheries, Sea Food & Crustaceans, Rubber and Products, Edible Oils & Seeds, Cosmetics and Accessories, Silk & Textiles, Food & Beverages, Spirits & Vinegar, Vegetables and Related Products, Hides, Leather & Tannery
Total Exports ValueUSD 16.395 Billion
Total Imports ValueUSD 17.972 Billion
Foreign Trade BalanceUSD 1.577 Billion (Deficit)
Foreign Relations with India
Flags
Maps
Trade Agreements with Indiabilateral relations
Major Exports to IndiaFruits and Nuts, Rubber and Products, Mining, Metals & Minerals, Silk & Textiles, Edible Oils & Seeds, Wood and Pulp, Food & Beverages, Spirits & Vinegar, Electrical Products, Instruments & Optical Solutions, Automobiles, Vehicles & Components, Chemical Products
Major Imports from IndiaCereals & Pulses, Pharmaceutical Products, Automobiles, Vehicles & Components, Animal Meat and Food Preperations, Machinery & Appliances, Silk & Textiles, Chemical Products, Plastics and Products, Mining, Metals & Minerals, Electrical Products, Books and Papers, Food & Beverages, Spirits & Vinegar, Rubber and Products, Ceramic Products, Hides, Leather & Tannery, Glass and glassware, Instruments & Optical Solutions
India's Imports ValueUSD 665.18 Million
India's Exports ValueUSD 887.79 Million
Trade Balance with IndiaUSD 222.61 Million (Deficit)
Indian Embassy Details for Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire)Embassy of India
H.E. Dr. Rajesh Ranjan
Honourable Ambassador
Riviera IV Golf, Ilot No.2, Lot No. 29, BP 318, Abidjan 06
amb.abidjan@mea.gov.in
(225) 2247 9580 / 2247 9581 / 2247 9589
https://www.eoiabidjan.gov.in/


Embassy Details of Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire) in IndiaIvory Coast (Cote d Ivoire)
Embassy of the Republic of Cote d lvoire
H.E. H.E.M. N DRY Eric Camille
Ambassador
E-9/13Vasant ViharNew Delhi-1100057
secretariat.1@diplomatie.gouv.ci
+91-11-46043000 (O)


Ivory Coast (Cote d Ivoire)
Honorary Consulate of Cote d Ivoire in Mumbai
H.E. Mr. Sandeep Bipin Shah
Honorary Consul
505, Ceejay House Dr. Annie Besant Road Worli Mumbai - 400018
cihcmumbai@gmail.com
022-66210000 (O)


Ivory Coast (Cote d Ivoire)
Honorary Consulate of Cote d Ivoire in Bengaluru
H.E. Mr. Naveen Bangalore Lakshmikanth
Honorary Consul
234, KRK Mansion, 1st Floor West of Chord Road Shivanagar, Rajajinagar Bengaluru-560 044
naveenconsul@amb2ci-inde.org, consulbangaluru@yahoo.com
+91-80-6456 2239 (O)


Ivory Coast (Cote d Ivoire)
Honorary Consulate of Cote d Ivoire in Kolkata
H.E. Mr. Raj Kumar Gandhi
Honorary Consul
8 Camac Street, Shantiniketan Building 10th Floor, Suite 3 Kolkata - 700017

033-40014660/ 40135700 (O)