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plateau of abidjan - Abidjan
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ABIDJAN

Abidjan is the biggest city and ex-capital of Côte d'Ivoire.(Ivory Cost) It stands in Ébrié Lagoon on several converging peninsulas and islands, connected by bridges. The population is estimated 4 to 5 million .This the city of contrasts. On one hand its very poor and on the other hand Cocody looks like any other city of Europe.The city grew after the construction of a new docks in the port in 1931 and its designation as the capital of the then French colony in 1933. The completion of the Vridi Canal in 1951 enabled it to become an important sea port. In 1983. I was here before the civil war in 2002 and I think that the port is the “door of africa”.This is a oil producer country and I don’t know the reasons of the unstability ))))

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mask yakouba - Abidjan

mask yakouba

This are some examples about the souvenirs that you can buy.

folklore
me with dancing people - Abidjan

me with dancing people

Ivory cost has very interesting folkloric dances and if you can find any possibility dont miss it .

if you are curious about the weather conditions now:

WEATHER IN THE CITY NOW !!

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:A paradise in africa
  • Cons:difficult life
  • In a nutshell:The Paris of Africa
  • Last visit to Abidjan: Mar 2002
  • Intro Updated Apr 12, 2011
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Chili peppers market - Abidjan Market in Treichville Local Customs (1)

Local people use to go to the markets in Treichville in order to buy fresh fruits vegetables even the hot peppers more travel advice

vridi beaches - Abidjan Vridi Beaches Things to Do (6)

Vridi beaches are very near to the city and you can reach there with busses from Plateau or Treichville.Difficult place... more travel advice

on the beach - Abidjan Beaches in Grand Bassam Things to Do (6)

There are some restaurants near the beaches you can enjoy your sea food ,you can swim or you can take photos with local... more travel advice

opera of Abidjan under construction - Abidjan Boat Trips Things to Do (6)

You can rent a boat to see the channels and the port .You can even watch the opera under construction . Dont forget to... more travel advice

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