Establishment :
1 - Ziyanid dynasty from 1236
2 - Ottoman rule from 1516
3 - French rule from 1830
4 - Republic July 5, 1962
Area Total : 2,381,741 km² (11th)
919,595 sq mi


Population :
2006 estimate: 17,654,843a
1988 census: 10,815,694
Density: 56 /km²
145 /sq mi
GDP (PPP) 2006 estimate :17,654,843a
Total :$28.47 billion
Per capita $1,600

Estimates for this country take into account the effects of excess mortality due to AIDS; this can result in lower population than would otherwise be expected.

GDP 2006 estimate :
Total: $28.47 billion
Per capita: $1,600

Currency: CFA franc
Time zone: UTC
Internet TLD :.ci
Calling code:+225