Fun facts about Abidjan
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The name 'Abidjan' originates from a misunderstanding involving an old man and a European explorer.
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
Abidjan is the largest city and the former capital of Ivory Coast. As of the 2021 census, Abidjan's population was 6.3 million, which is 21.5 percent of the overall population of the country, making it the sixth most populous city proper in Africa, after Lagos, Cairo, Kinshasa, Dar es Salaam, and Johannesburg.
From the “Etymology” section
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Abidjan became the third capital of Ivory Coast by a decree in 1934.
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
Abidjan is the largest city and the former capital of Ivory Coast. As of the 2021 census, Abidjan's population was 6.3 million, which is 21.5 percent of the overall population of the country, making it the sixth most populous city proper in Africa, after Lagos, Cairo, Kinshasa, Dar es Salaam, and Johannesburg.
From the “History” section
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Abidjan is located on the south-east coast of the country, on the Gulf of Guinea.
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
Abidjan is the largest city and the former capital of Ivory Coast. As of the 2021 census, Abidjan's population was 6.3 million, which is 21.5 percent of the overall population of the country, making it the sixth most populous city proper in Africa, after Lagos, Cairo, Kinshasa, Dar es Salaam, and Johannesburg.
From the “Geography” section
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The majority of Ivorian government institutions are still located in Abidjan.
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
Abidjan is the largest city and the former capital of Ivory Coast. As of the 2021 census, Abidjan's population was 6.3 million, which is 21.5 percent of the overall population of the country, making it the sixth most populous city proper in Africa, after Lagos, Cairo, Kinshasa, Dar es Salaam, and Johannesburg.
From the “Government institutions” section
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Abidjan is recognized as one of the few areas in Africa where French is a native tongue.
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
Abidjan is the largest city and the former capital of Ivory Coast. As of the 2021 census, Abidjan's population was 6.3 million, which is 21.5 percent of the overall population of the country, making it the sixth most populous city proper in Africa, after Lagos, Cairo, Kinshasa, Dar es Salaam, and Johannesburg.
From the “Society” section
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