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Yamoussoukro is the political capital of Côte d’Ivoire
Yamoussoukro is a small African city located in the south-central part of the state of Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), and its political and national capital since the year one thousand nine hundred and eighty-three, and that after the transfer of the political capital of El The transfer of offices and government agencies to the new capital has proceeded slowly for several years. The infrastructure of the city of Yamoussoukro has been developed, the improvement of public facilities and the road network, and the perfume industry flourished, with hunting, forest products, and others.
Abidjan is the economic capital of Côte d’Ivoire
Abidjan is a large African city located on the coast of the Gulf of Guinea in the state of Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), and its economic capital, and the largest city between its cities; it occupies an area of 2,119 km2, and is inhabited by 4,707,404 people. For central government offices, foreign embassies, and the National Assembly represented by the House of Representatives, and others.
The most important landmarks of Yamoussoukro city
The city of Yamoussoukro contains many wonderful vibrant markets, and perhaps the most prominent tourist attraction in the city is the Church of Our Lady of Peace, which is considered the largest Christian church in the world, and up to 489 feet (149.05 meters), and its design is very similar to the Saint of the Church of Saint Vatican.
The most important landmarks of Abidjan city
The city of Abidjan includes many places and wonderful landmarks, including:
- Cecil Fakhoury Exhibition: It is an impressive exhibition and art museum, which includes art collections of contemporary African art, which belong to African artists.
- Al-Ahram building: It is a concrete pyramid building based on a huge cubic base, divided horizontally into balconies, and it is designed by italyn architect Reynaldo Olivieri.
- Du Banco park: It is located in the northwest of the city of Abidjan, and it includes green spaces, walking paths, and others.
- St. Paul’s Cathedral: It is a modern, contemporary church characterized by its stained glass windows.
