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VISITOR INFORMATION
MONEY
Official Currency:
CFA (Communauté
financière africane) Franc=100 centimes. 
Current Exchange Rate: Today's Exchange
Rate
The main Credit Cards are
all acceptable here. The hotels, restaurants and shops accept
travellers cheques which can also be easily exchanged.
BANKING &
BUSINESS HOURS
Banking:
Monday to Friday:-
09:30-13:00 and 14:00-17:30
LOCAL TIME
Ivory Coast follows the
same time as that of GMT.
TRANSPORT & GETTING AROUND
By Air
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International Flights
Air France is available here that
flies into Abidjan.
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Domestic Flights
Air Ivoire operates a
domestic service that connects Abidjan, Bouaké, Bouna, Korhogo, Man,
Odienné and San Pedro.
By Rail
The trains here travel
frequently between Abidjan, Bouaké and Ferkesssédougou and the services
are among the best in Africa.
Public
Transport
All the major towns of
the country have good buses and taxi services for commuting to and fro.
Self Drive / Car Hire
Here’s a list of maps to
help in driving by one.
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The Africa Guide's
recommended Map
Ivory Coast - Sheet
map (Maps Worldwide)
The Institute of the Geographique National (IGN) with the Series
Countries and Cities of the World published this fully coloured atlas.
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Other Maps and Atlases on
Sale
Most of the roads are
sealed and in good driving condition. Heavy rains hardly cause many
problems in the place. Right-handed driving is prevalent and an International
Driving License and Insurance is a must.
You can also make On-line
reservations with AVIS for Car Hire in Ivory Coast.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
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1st Jan
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New Year's Day
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1st May
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Labour Day
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21 May
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Ascension Day
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15th August
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Assumption Day
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1st November
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All Saint's Day
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7th December
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National Day
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25th December
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Christmas Day
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26th December
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Boxing Day
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ELECTRICAL POWER
The Electricity is of
power 220V and runs at 50 Hz. The “Round pin attachment plug”
and the “ Round pin plug and receptacle with male grounding pin “
are the plug types used.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Note: Payments via insurance
companies are not acceptable by the medical providers of Ivory
Coast. You are required to pay the complete amount following your
treatment and then file a claim with the insurance company asking for
compensation. Thus, it is better to have easy access to cash in this
place wither though a Credit Card or by wire transfer. For any help,
contact the country’s local embassy or representative.
In order to be applicable
for reimbursement, make sure you are treated by a licensed
medical personnel and also, you are required to submit proper
documentation and receipts to the insurance company.
It is advised that you
make sure you have a comprehensive travel insurance policy
covering you for repatriation to your home country.
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