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Abidjan ( / ˌæbɪˈdʒɑːn / AB-ih-JAHN, French: [abidʒɑ̃]; N'ko: ߊߓߌߖߊ߲߬) is the largest city and the former capital of the Ivory Coast.
Jul 7, 2024 · Abidjan, chief port, de facto capital, and largest city of Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast). It lies along the Ébrié Lagoon, which is separated from the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic by the Vridi Plage sandbar.
Its capital city of Yamoussoukro is located in the centre of the country, while its largest city and economic centre is the port city of Abidjan. It borders Guinea to the northwest , Liberia to the west , Mali to the northwest , Burkina Faso to the northeast , Ghana to the east , and the Atlantic Ocean 's Gulf of Guinea to the south.
Jul 16, 2024 · Geographical and historical treatment of Cote d’Ivoire, including maps and statistics as well as a survey of its people, economy, and government. The country is located on the coast of western Africa. Its de facto capital is Abidjan; the administrative capital designate (since 1983) is Yamoussoukro.
Jul 24, 2023 · Capital: Yamoussoukro (political) Abidjan (economic) Area: 322,463 sq km. Population: 29.3 million. Languages: French, plus Bété, Jula, Baule, Abron, Anyin, Cebaara Senufo and others
We recommend checking out these popular tours when looking for something to do in Abidjan: Découverte Bini Lagune; Yamoussoukro - Largest Cathedral in the World (Francais or English) Abidjan Walking Tour (French and English) Alternative City Tour; The Banco National Park and Bingerville tour in Abidjan
Go next. Serving as the capital from 1933 until 1983, Abidjan is the biggest and most important city of Cote d'Ivoire. With a population of around 4,000,000 people, it is the second largest city in West Africa after Lagos and has historically been the economic power base of the region.
