Embassy of Cote d'Ivoire in Algiers, Algeria; address 15, chemin Bachir El Ibrahimi, El Biar, Algiers; phone +21323459090. Head of mission: John R Kane.
Head of mission: John R Kane, Ambassador (as of 2015)
Côte d'Ivoire offers a compelling mix of cultural and natural attractions, making it an appealing destination for some Algerian travelers. With around 300,000 Algerians traveling abroad annually, a portion may find Côte d'Ivoire's unique heritage and biodiversity particularly enticing.
Côte d'Ivoire is generally considered less safe for tourists compared to Algeria. According to the Global Peace Index, Côte d'Ivoire ranks 107th out of 160 countries, while Algeria is ranked 88th. Although specific murder rates for Côte d'Ivoire are not available, Algeria has a low murder rate of 1.6 per 100,000 people. In terms of organized crime, Algeria scores better across various indices, indicating a lower presence of mafia groups and crime networks. For example, Algeria has a mafia group index of 1.0 compared to Côte d'Ivoire's 3.0, and crime networks score 5.0 in Algeria versus 7.0 in Côte d'Ivoire. Additionally, Côte d'Ivoire has higher scores in areas such as foreign crime (8.0) and resource crime (7.5). Overall, while Côte d'Ivoire offers unique experiences for tourists, travelers from Algeria should be aware of the relative safety concerns and exercise caution.