Ivory Coast, West African country in Gulf of Guinea, West Africa
The territory extends from the Atlantic Ocean to the Sahel, featuring dense rainforests in the south and grass savannas in the north.
After gaining independence from France in 1960, Felix Houphouet-Boigny led the nation through economic development based on cocoa and coffee exports.
The population includes multiple ethnic groups such as Akan, Krou, and Mandé, each contributing their languages, dances, and traditions to Ivorian society.
Travelers can exchange money to West African CFA francs and navigate between cities using shared taxis, buses, and domestic flights from Abidjan airport.
The Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Yamoussoukro ranks as the largest church building in the world, measuring 30,000 square meters.
Inception: 1960
Capital city: Yamoussoukro
Part of: West Africa
Shares border with: Burkina Faso, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali
Website: https://gouv.ci
GPS coordinates: 7.98974,-5.56795
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:42
The religious buildings, natural sites, museums and historical landmarks in Ivory Coast include the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Yamoussoukro, rainforests of Banco and Taï national parks, and colonial buildings in Grand-Bassam. Abidjan contains Saint Paul's Cathedral, museums displaying Ivorian civilizations, and the central business district of Le Plateau. Natural attractions extend to Mount Tonkoui's trails, the Man Waterfalls, and multiple national parks protecting African wildlife.
Basilica of Our Lady of Peace of Yamoussoukro
134.6 km
Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium
342.2 km
Alassane Ouattara Stadium
324.4 km
Laurent Pokou Stadium
372.2 km
Mount Richard-Molard
315.9 km
Henri Konan Bédié Bridge
344.9 km
Palacio presidencial de Abiyán
342.9 km
Banco National Park
334 km
Comoé National Park
236.9 km
Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve
314.3 km
St. Paul's Cathedral
341.7 km
Abidjan zoo
337.9 km
Stade de la Paix
67.1 km
Charles Konan Banny Stadium
134 km
Houphouët-Boigny Bridge
343.7 km
Musée National du Costume de Grand-Bassam
371.1 km
Marché de Treichville
344.4 km
Fort de Dabou
324.9 km
Sanctuaire marial d'Abidjan
338.3 km
Îles Ehotilés National Park
406.1 km
Museum of Civilizations in Ivory Coast
341.4 km
Second Abidjan Bridge
343.9 km
Lake Kossou
93.5 km
Marahoué National Park
111.1 km
Immeuble CAISTAB
342.6 km
Assagny National Park
319.6 km
Kong mosque
166.7 km
La Pyramide
342.9 kmReviews
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