Cote d'Ivoire country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (DE)
📍 Cote d'Ivoire
Theme Independence Day 2027
Cote d'Ivoire is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Yamoussoukro, the national observance is Independence Day on 7 August, and the national colours are orange and green. Cote d'Ivoire became independent from France on 7 August 1960. Yamoussoukro is the capital.
Capital and region (DE)
Yamoussoukro is the capital. Cote d'Ivoire sits in the African time region, on the Africa/Abidjan clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Saturday, 7 August 2027. Cote d'Ivoire became independent from France on 7 August 1960. Yamoussoukro is the capital. Locally it is called Fête de l'Indépendance. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are orange and green. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Independence Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Cote d'Ivoire?
The capital is Yamoussoukro.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Saturday, 7 August 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are orange and green.
What does the national day mark?
Cote d'Ivoire became independent from France on 7 August 1960. Yamoussoukro is the capital.
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