Côte d'Ivoire
Côte d'Ivoire has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1981. With 5 inscribed properties, the country maintains a well-established presence on the World Heritage List. Its inscriptions include cultural and natural properties, representing a diverse heritage portfolio. One of these properties is shared with neighboring countries, demonstrating cooperation across borders in heritage conservation.
Côte d'Ivoire as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention
State Party since: January 9, 1981
Status: Ratification
Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: None
Total of Mandate Years: 0
Total of Mandates: 0
WHC Electoral Group: V(a) (Africa)
World Heritage Sites in Côte d'Ivoire (5)
Cultural: 2 | Natural: 3 | Mixed: 0
- Comoé National Park · Natural
- Historic Town of Grand-Bassam · Cultural
- Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve · Natural (Transboundary)
- Sudanese style mosques in northern Côte d’Ivoire · Cultural
- Taï National Park · Natural
Map of World Heritage Sites
Tentative World Heritage Sites (2)
- Parc archéologique d'Ahouakro · submitted: November 29, 2006
- Parc national des Iles Ehotilé · submitted: March 17, 2006
Country Profile Côte d'Ivoire
Official Name: Republic of Côte d'Ivoire
Continent: Africa
Subregion: Western Africa
UNESCO Region: Africa
Capital: Yamoussoukro
Population (2024): 31,934,230
Land Area: 318,000 km²
Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF)