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   Ya·mous·sou·kro

   /ˌyäməˈso͞okrō/

   

   • 1. the capital of Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast); population 110,000 (est. 2008). It replaced Abidjan as the capital in 1983.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › YamoussoukroYamoussoukro - Wikipedia

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   As of the 2014 census, Yamoussoukro is the fifth most populous city in Ivory Coast with a population of 212,670. Located 240 kilometers (150 mi) north-west of Abidjan, the district of Yamoussoukro covers 2,075 square kilometers (801 sq mi) among rolling hills and plains.

   • Area: 2,075 km² (801 sq mi)
   • Country: Ivory Coast

   • District: Yamoussoukro

3. www.britannica.com › place › YamoussoukroYamoussoukro | Ivory Coast, Population, Map, & Facts

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   Yamoussoukro, town and capital (de jure), south-central Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), located about 170 miles (274 km) northwest of the country’s de facto capital, Abidjan. Although Yamoussoukro was officially named the new national capital in 1983, the transfer of government functions proceeded slowly, and Abidjan remained the de facto ...

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   Is Yamoussoukro a ghost town?

   • Serving as the capital of Ivory Coast since 1983, Yamoussoukro is both outlandish and forlorn, deemed as a ghost town where entire layouts of quarters are recognizable merely by their semi paved roads.

   6 Interesting Things to Do in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast

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   Is Yamoussoukro still a capital?

   • Despite Yamoussoukro’s official status as a capital, some governmental institutions like the national assembly still reside in the country’s economic center and former capital, Abidjan, further branding this city as an unfulfilled fantasy.

   6 Interesting Things to Do in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast

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   How far is Yamoussoukro from Abidjan?

   • YAMOUSSOUKRO is found some 248 km from the city of Abidjan. The warmth, hospitality and friendliness of the people will not leave you indifferent. Yamoussoukro has wide avenues engulfed with buildings with an exceptional architecture whose culminating point is Our Lady of Peace Basilica mission.

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   When did Yamoussoukro become the capital of the Ivory Coast?

   • Yamoussoukro became the legal capital of the Ivory Coast in 1983, although the former capital Abidjan retains several political functions. Prior to 2011, what is now the district of Yamoussoukro was part of Lacs Region. The district was created in 2011 and is split into the departments of Attiégouakro and Yamoussoukro.

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5. www.tripadvisor.com › Attractions-g294193THE 5 BEST Things to Do in Yamoussoukro - Tripadvisor

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   • Alex H. Port St. Mary, UK1,319 contributions. An amazing place - bring ID. The entry ticket is cheap but make sure to bring your ID as you need it for signing in.
   • 70ava. Beijing, China 1,002 contributions. Huge and vicious crocs. We wanted to see those big crocs, especially handpicked for their viciousness on the orders of the late president.
   • MCharlie13. Stockholm, Sweden 4 contributions. Pity. I called ahead before going to the Abokouamekro Game Reserve and spoke to the head park ranger. The park is open but apparently there aren't any animals left and haven't been since 2002,unfortunately.
   • AnaPrataDiasCosta. Lisbon, Portugal 209 contributions. Wonderful time-capsule of the '70s. Yet another very interesting example of the wonderful architecture that exists in this country!

6. explanders.com › africa-middle-east › ivory_coast6 Interesting Things to Do in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast

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   • The Basilica of Our Lady of Peace. The striking contrast between Yamoussoukro’s dingy streets and its ambitious attempt to become a prominent capital city couldn’t be better reflected than with the case of the largest church in the world, the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace.
   • The Grand Mosque of Yamoussoukro. Ivory coast is an extremely diverse country, both ethnically and religiously, with roughly 40 percent of Ivorians adhere to the Islamic faith.
   • Yamoussoukro’s Crocodiles. Starring as the villain in countless horror movies, crocodiles are often perceived as intimidating beasts in many cultures throughout the world.
   • Fondation Felix Huphey Boigne. It’s difficult to overstate how much the presidency of Ivory Coast’s first leader, Felix Huphey Boigne, shaped the country for many years to come.

7. www.atlasobscura.com › places › yamoussoukroBasilica of Our Lady of Peace of Yamoussoukro - Atlas Obscura

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   Aug 11, 2011 · Learn about the history and controversy of the world's largest church, built by the former president of Ivory Coast in 1990. The basilica, modeled after St. Peter's in Rome, stands out in a barren and poor landscape amid civil wars and political instability.

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8. discover-ivorycoast.com › the-district-of-yamoussoukroDiscover the beautiful city of Yamoussoukro | Discover Ivorycoast

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   Yamoussoukro is the political and administrative capital of Côte d’Ivoire and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It offers attractions such as the world's largest basilica, a crocodile lake, a wildlife reserve, a weavers' village and a sacred dance.

9. en.wikivoyage.org › wiki › YamoussoukroYamoussoukro – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

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   Yamoussoukro is the capital of Côte d'Ivoire and is perhaps the single most bizarre modern city on Earth. It is a large grid of paved streets and lights with almost nothing at all in between them. It would seem that former President Felix Houphouet-Boigny's dream that his home town would become a busy capital city never came to fruition.