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Photo: Mickaël T, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.How well do you know Yamoussoukro? Test your knowledge on the official capital of Ivory Coast, from its record-breaking basilica to its unique history, culture, and landmarks.
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Abidjan served as the official capital from 1934 until 1983. Although Yamoussoukro is now the official political capital, Abidjan remains the country's largest city, its economic powerhouse, and the home of many foreign embassies.
Photo: Abiba Pauline, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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The artificial lake surrounding the presidential palace is home to dozens of West African crocodiles, which were originally brought there by President Houphouët-Boigny. Local keepers feed them daily, and they have become an unusual and popular attraction for visitors.
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The airport was built with an exceptionally long runway to accommodate the supersonic Concorde. President Houphouët-Boigny frequently chartered the legendary aircraft for his travels between Europe and his home city.
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The Baoulé people are one of the largest ethnic groups in Ivory Coast. Yamoussoukro was originally a Baoulé village called N'Gokro before it was renamed to honor Queen Yamousso, a relative of the local chief.
Photo: Kamara kolo rachelle, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Completed in 1972, the Kossou Dam is built on the Bandama River. The resulting Lake Kossou flooded a large area, requiring the relocation of tens of thousands of local farmers, but it greatly boosted the country's hydroelectric capacity.
Photo: Hanay, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Established in 1973, this monumental building serves as a research center and international conference venue dedicated to peace. It hosts major global summits and houses the UNESCO-Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize.
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The Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny (INP-HB) is a premier higher education institution specializing in engineering, technology, and applied sciences. It attracts top-tier students from all across West Africa.
Photo: HONORE BOSSON, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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While the National Assembly remains in the economic capital of Abidjan, the Senate of Ivory Coast was established in 2018 with its official seat in Yamoussoukro. This move was part of ongoing efforts to decentralize government functions.
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The basilica's dome was inspired by St Peter's in Rome, but it is more than twice as wide: about 90 metres across. It was built between 1985 and 1989, and Pope John Paul II consecrated it in 1990.
Photo: Mickaël T, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
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Ivory Coast hosted the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, which was played in January and February 2024, and Yamoussoukro's new stadium was one of six venues. The hosts then won the whole tournament, beating Nigeria 2-1 in the final in Abidjan.
Photo: HONORE BOSSON, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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