Côte d'Ivoire | World Heritage Explorer

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

This interactive map shows the location of all UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Côte d'Ivoire.

Tentative World Heritage Sites (2)

Parc archéologique d'Ahouakro · submitted: November 29, 2006
Parc national des Iles Ehotilé · submitted: March 17, 2006

Source: UNESCO Tentative Lists

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)

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UNESCO World Heritage Convention: State Party Côte d'Ivoire

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