Flag of Ivory Coast
The flag of Ivory Coast has three vertical stripes. Its colors are orange, white and green. The current design dates from 1959. Ivory Coast is in Africa, and its capital is Yamoussoukro. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Yamoussoukro |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 31.9 million |
| Area | 322,463 km² |
| Currency | West African CFA franc |
| Colors | orange, white and green |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 1959 |
Yamoussoukro is the official capital; most institutions are in Abidjan.
Which one is the flag of Ivory Coast?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Ireland
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Burkina Faso
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Guinea
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MaliWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Ivory Coast?
Orange, white and green. The flag of Ivory Coast has three vertical stripes.
What is the capital of Ivory Coast?
Yamoussoukro. Yamoussoukro is the official capital; most institutions are in Abidjan.
Which flags look like the flag of Ivory Coast?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Ireland, India, Niger.
When was the flag of Ivory Coast adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1959.
What is the population of Ivory Coast?
About 31.9 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 322,463 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.