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Côte d'Ivoire shares land borders with 5 countries: Guinea (816 km), Liberia (778 km), Ghana (720 km), Mali (599 km) and Burkina Faso (545 km).

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Neighbouring countries (#35 of 236)
3,458 km
Total land borders
515 km
Coastline
322,463
Area in km²
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Countries bordering Côte d'Ivoire

NeighbourBorder lengthCapitalVisa for Côte d'Ivoire citizens
Flag of GuineaGuinea
816 km
Conakry Freedom of movement
Flag of LiberiaLiberia
778 km
Monrovia Freedom of movement
Flag of GhanaGhana
720 km
Accra Freedom of movement
Flag of MaliMali
599 km
Bamako Visa-free
Flag of Burkina FasoBurkina Faso
545 km
Ouagadougou Freedom of movement

Guinea accounts for 24% of Côte d'Ivoire's 3,458 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).

Geography of Côte d'Ivoire

Location

Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Ghana and Liberia

Area

322,463 km² — slightly larger than New Mexico

Terrain

Mostly flat to undulating plains; mountains in northwest

Climate

Tropical along coast, semiarid in far north; three seasons - warm and dry (November to March), hot and dry (March to May), hot and wet (June to October)

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Monts Nimba 1,752 m. Lowest: Gulf of Guinea 0 m. Mean elevation: 250 m.

Natural resources

Petroleum, natural gas, diamonds, manganese, iron ore, cobalt, bauxite, copper, gold, nickel, tantalum, silica sand, clay, cocoa beans, coffee, palm oil, hydropower

Natural hazards

Coast has heavy surf and no natural harbors; during the rainy season torrential flooding is possible

Good to know

Most of the inhabitants live along the sandy coastal region; apart from the capital area, the forested interior is sparsely populated

Frequently asked questions about the borders of Côte d'Ivoire

How many countries border Côte d'Ivoire?

Côte d'Ivoire shares land borders with 5 countries: Guinea (816 km), Liberia (778 km), Ghana (720 km), Mali (599 km) and Burkina Faso (545 km).

Which is the longest border of Côte d'Ivoire?

The longest land border of Côte d'Ivoire is with Guinea (816 km); the shortest is with Burkina Faso (545 km).

Is Côte d'Ivoire landlocked?

No. Côte d'Ivoire has 515 km of coastline.

How long are the land borders of Côte d'Ivoire?

The land borders of Côte d'Ivoire total 3,458 km. By number of neighbours Côte d'Ivoire ranks #35 among 236 countries and territories.

Do Côte d'Ivoire citizens need a visa for neighbouring countries?

Côte d'Ivoire citizens can visit 5 of 5 neighbouring countries visa-free: Guinea, Liberia, Ghana, Mali and Burkina Faso.

What is the highest point of Côte d'Ivoire?

Monts Nimba 1,752 m. The lowest point is Gulf of Guinea 0 m.

Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).