Côte d'Ivoire

Languages:

Ivory Coast, a West African nation, has French as its official language, which is used in administration, education, and media. The country is linguistically diverse, with over 70 indigenous languages spoken by various ethnic groups. Some of the most widely spoken native languages include Baoulé, Bété, Sénoufo, and Yacouba. The linguistic landscape of Ivory Coast is further enriched by the presence of other minority languages, such as Dioula, which serves as a lingua franca, facilitating communication among the country's diverse linguistic communities.

Religion:

Religion in Ivory Coast is diverse, with the constitution guaranteeing freedom of religion and promoting the secular nature of the state. The population is roughly divided among Muslims (42.9%), Christians (33.9%), and practitioners of traditional African religions (19.1%). Among Christians, Roman Catholics constitute the largest denomination, followed by various Protestant and Evangelical groups. The remaining portion of the population, approximately 4.1%, identifies as non-religious or as having no specific religious affiliation.

Ethnic Groups:

Akan 28.9%, Voltaique or Gur 16.1%, Northern Mande 14.5%, Kru 8.5%, Southern Mande 6.9%, unspecified 0.9%, non-Ivoirian 24.2% (2014 est.)