Fun facts about Yamoussoukro
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Yamoussoukro is the site of the largest Christian church in the world: The Basilica of Our Lady of Peace.
Yamoussoukro
Ivory Coast
Yamoussoukro is the capital city of Ivory Coast and an autonomous district. As of the 2014 census, Yamoussoukro is the third most populous city in the Ivory Coast, with a population of 361,893.
From the “Places of worship” section
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The village of N'Gokro was renamed Yamoussoukro, with 'Kro' meaning town in Baoule.
Yamoussoukro
Ivory Coast
Yamoussoukro is the capital city of Ivory Coast and an autonomous district. As of the 2014 census, Yamoussoukro is the third most populous city in the Ivory Coast, with a population of 361,893.
From the “History” section
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In March 1983, President Houphouët-Boigny made Yamoussoukro the political and administrative capital of Ivory Coast.
Yamoussoukro
Ivory Coast
Yamoussoukro is the capital city of Ivory Coast and an autonomous district. As of the 2014 census, Yamoussoukro is the third most populous city in the Ivory Coast, with a population of 361,893.
From the “History” section
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Yamoussoukro is governed as part of the Yamoussoukro Department and was made an autonomous district in 2011.
Yamoussoukro
Ivory Coast
Yamoussoukro is the capital city of Ivory Coast and an autonomous district. As of the 2014 census, Yamoussoukro is the third most populous city in the Ivory Coast, with a population of 361,893.
From the “Governance” section
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The city features a lengthy wet season from March through October and a shorter dry season for the remaining four months.
Yamoussoukro
Ivory Coast
Yamoussoukro is the capital city of Ivory Coast and an autonomous district. As of the 2014 census, Yamoussoukro is the third most populous city in the Ivory Coast, with a population of 361,893.
From the “Climate” section
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