Flag of Ivory Coast

🎨 What the flag means

Ivory Coast's flag has three vertical stripes of orange, white and green. Officially, orange stands for the land and the nation's growth, white for peace, and green for hope and a better future. People also say orange recalls the northern savannas and green the southern forests. It looks like Ireland's flag in reverse.

📊 Quick facts

👥 Population

31.2 million (2023)

🏙️ Capital

Yamoussoukro340.2 thousand people (2021)

🗣️ Main language

French

✨ 3 fun facts

1. Ivory Coast exports more cocoa beans, used to make chocolate, than any other country.
2. The Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Yamoussoukro is the largest church building in the world.
3. Attiéké, made from grated cassava, is a popular side dish, a bit like couscous.