Abidjan Autonomous District, Administrative district in Ivory Coast
The Abidjan Autonomous District is an administrative region on Ivory Coast's coast, encompassing several central communes and multiple outlying areas along the Gulf of Guinea. The territory connects different neighborhoods together, with some functioning as business centers and others as residential areas.
The place emerged in the late 1800s when French settlers relocated to Abidjan to escape yellow fever in another location. This shift gradually transformed a small fishing village into a large trading center.
The district is a center of Francophone culture in West Africa, where people from different ethnic backgrounds meet and live together. French and Dioula are heard everywhere, and this diversity shapes the city's daily rhythm.
The area is easy to navigate with various transportation options, including buses, taxis, and ferries that connect all neighborhoods. The network is widespread, making it practical to move from one area to another.
The district houses the country's economic capital while being the largest Francophone settlement in all of Africa. This combination makes it a significant hub for trade and exchange across the continent.
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