Abidjan: City and the former official capital of Ivory Coast
Abidjan is the largest city and former capital of Ivory Coast.
It is the commercial and banking center of Ivory Coast as well as the de facto capital. Yamoussoukro is the official capital. The city is in Ébrié Lagoon. It is built on many peninsulas and islands which are connected by bridges. There are an estimated 4 to 5 million people living in the metropolitan area.
Abidjan | |
|---|---|
City and autonomous district | |
| Autonomous District of Abidjan District Autonome d'Abidjan (French) | |
 Abidjan skyline | |
 Flag  Seal | |
| Motto(s): "District d'Abidjan, acteur de développement" | |
  Abidjan Location in Cote d'Ivoire | |
| Coordinates: 5°19′N 4°2′W / 5.317°N 4.033°W | |
| Country |  Côte d'Ivoire |
| District | Abidjan |
| Department | Abidjan |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Robert Beugré Mambé |
| Area | |
| • City and autonomous district | 2,119 km2 (818 sq mi) |
| • Urban | 422 km2 (163 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Population (2014 census) | |
| • City and autonomous district | 4,707,404 (district); 4,395,243 (city) |
| Demonym | Abidjanais |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
| Area code | +225 |
| Website | www |
History
The city grew after the construction of a new wharf in 1931. It was made the capital of the French colony in 1933. In 1983, Yamoussoukro was made the capital of the country, but most government offices and foreign embassies are still in Abidjan.
References
Other websites
- Photos from Abidjan Archived 2009-02-16 at the Wayback Machine
- Map of Abidjan Archived 2004-11-08 at the Wayback Machine
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