Bas-Sassandra Region, Former administrative region in southwestern Ivory Coast.
Description
Bas-Sassandra is a former administrative region in southwestern Ivory Coast that stretches along the Sassandra River and the Atlantic coast. The area comprises several distinct departments that together form a patchwork of river valleys, coastal zones, and forested areas.
History
The region was established in 1997 as an administrative subdivision and existed for about 15 years. In 2011, it was dissolved as part of a national administrative reform and converted into the Bas-Sassandra District.
Culture
The name comes from the Sassandra River, which shapes the landscape and connects the region to the sea. You can see how this waterway defines how people live and work here.
Practical
The coastal city of San-Pédro serves as the main reference point and offers the most access to transport and services in this area. The dry season is the best time to visit, when roads and river areas are easiest to navigate.
Did you know?
The Sassandra River once marked the boundary between several historical kingdoms and served as a natural trade route for communities along its banks. This river-based history still shapes the connections between the villages and towns across the region.
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