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   Yamoussoukro ( / ˌjæmʊˈsuːkroʊ /; [4] French pronunciation: [jamusukʁo], locally [jamsokʁo]) is the de jure capital of Ivory Coast and an autonomous district. As of the 2014 census, Yamoussoukro is the fifth most populous city in Ivory Coast with a population of 212,670. [1] Located 240 kilometers (150 mi) north-west of Abidjan, the ...

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   Yamoussoukro Basilica. Yamoussoukro Basilica, Côte d'Ivoire. Yamoussoukro, town and capital (de jure), south-central Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), located about 170 miles (274 km) northwest of the country’s de facto capital, Abidjan. Although Yamoussoukro was officially named the new national capital in 1983, the transfer of government ...

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   Yamoussoukro. The Basilica of Our Lady of Peace (French: Basilique Notre-Dame de la Paix) is a Catholic minor basilica dedicated to Our Lady of Peace in Yamoussoukro, the administrative capital of la Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast). Guinness World Records lists it as the largest church in the world, having surpassed the previous record holder ...

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   Aug 11, 2011 · Yamoussoukro Yamoussoukro Ivory Coast 6.8080, -5.2999 View on Google Maps . Nearby. Crocodile House. 134 miles. Sword of Okomfo Anokye. 252 miles. Ruins of Loropéni. 265 miles. Want to see fewer ads?

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   Jun 26, 2019 · RP63+GC4, Rue de St.France, Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire. Phone +225 27 30 6 41021. Web Visit website. Although few people have heard of it, the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace is the world's largest church. It was commissioned by Félix Houphouët-Boigny, the first president of the Ivory Coast. Intended as a memorial to himself, the basilica was ...

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   Mar 6, 2021 · Marahoué National Park. If you feel saturated from the monstrous monuments of Yamoussoukro, there isn’t a better way to balance it than venturing out into the countryside around. Ivory coast has 8 national parks in total, one of which, Marahoué National Park is only two-hour drive from the capital, making it a great option for a day trip.

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   From a transport point of view, Yamoussoukro is extremely well connected. The 238km highway linking it to Abidjan means that a drive between Ivory Coast’s two main cities should take no longer than 3 hours, traffic permitting. The roads north to Bouaké (129km) and Korhogo (332km) are older but even, and they are comfortable enough.

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   Where is Yamoussoukro located?

   • Yamoussoukro is a sub-prefecture in Yamoussoukro Department and is also a commune: since 2012, the city of Yamoussoukro has been the sole commune in the autonomous district of Yamoussoukro. Stone tools found in the country from hundreds of thousands of years ago show that the area around Yamoussoukro has been occupied since ancient times.

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   Where is Yamoussoukro in Côte d'Ivoire?

   • Yamoussoukro Basilica, Côte d'Ivoire. Yamoussoukro, town and capital (de jure), south-central Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), located about 170 miles (274 km) northwest of the country’s de facto capital, Abidjan.

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   When did Yamoussoukro become the capital of the Ivory Coast?

   • Yamoussoukro became the legal capital of the Ivory Coast in 1983, although the former capital Abidjan retains several political functions. Prior to 2011, what is now the district of Yamoussoukro was part of Lacs Region. The district was created in 2011 and is split into the departments of Attiégouakro and Yamoussoukro.

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   How do I get to Yamoussoukro?

   • To reach the basilica from downtown Yamoussoukro, hail a taxi. If you don't have access to your own vehicle, you can reach Yamoussoukro itself via plane (the basilica is a 20-minute drive from the city's airport) or UTB bus. There are regular bus services to and from the Ivory Coast's economic capital, Abidjan.

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