Abidjan Autonomous District, Administrative district in Ivory Coast
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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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Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium
598 mAlassane Ouattara Stadium
17.6 km
Henri Konan Bédié Bridge
4.2 km
Palacio presidencial de Abiyán
1.7 km
Banco National Park
7.9 km
St. Paul's Cathedral
381 m
Abidjan zoo
5.4 km
Houphouët-Boigny Bridge
2.4 km
Musée National du Costume de Grand-Bassam
34.6 km
Marché de Treichville
2.7 km
Fort de Dabou
41 kmSanctuaire marial d'Abidjan
3.7 km
Îles Ehotilés National Park
89 km
Museum of Civilizations in Ivory Coast
833 m
Second Abidjan Bridge
2.1 km
Immeuble CAISTAB
967 m
La Pyramide
1.2 km
National Library of Ivory Coast
889 m
Pont Philippe-Yacé
25.3 km
Jardin Botanique de Bingerville
14.9 km
Tour Postel 2001
853 m
Parc des sports de Treichville
4.2 km
Ganamet House
35.5 km
Centre Artisanal de la Ville d'Abidjan (CAVA)
4.9 km
Centre de céramique of Grand-Bassam
35.1 km
Grand-Bassam Lightouse
34.7 km
Sacred Heart Catheral of Grand-Bassam
34.9 km
Plage de Lido
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