Abidjan

Abidjan is the largest city and former capital of Ivory Coast. It is the commercial and banking center of Ivory Coast as well as the de facto capital. Yamoussoukro is the official capital. The city is in Ébrié Lagoon. It is built on many peninsulas and islands which are connected by bridges. There are an estimated 4 to 5 million people living in the metropolitan area.

 History 
The city grew after the construction of a new wharf in 1931. It was made the capital of the French colony in 1933. In 1983, Yamoussoukro was made the capital of the country, but most government offices and foreign embassies are still in Abidjan.

 Education 
The city welcomes the business School HEC Paris, Abidjan.

References

 Other websites 
 Photos from Abidjan 
 Map of Abidjan 

Category:Capital cities in Africa
Category:Cities in Ivory Coast
Category:1931 establishments
Category:1930s establishments in Africa