Ivory Coast

About the flag

Ivory Coast is correct. A useful memory tip: it’s the tricolor often confused with Ireland’s, but think “Ivory → Orange first” to set it apart. The country’s official French name is Côte d’Ivoire, and the flag was adopted just before independence in 1960. The colors carry meaning: orange stands for the northern savannahs and national energy, white for peace and unity, and green for hope and the lush southern forests. Côte d’Ivoire is the world’s leading cocoa producer, which has shaped its economy and global ties. Capital: Yamoussoukro (with Abidjan as the largest city). Remember cocoa and “Orange first” to lock this flag in your memory.