Abidjan Introduction

As the original capital of Côte d Ivoire (formerly Ivory Coast) —the richest country in West Africa, Abidjan is the largest city in Côte d Ivoire and a famous harbor in West Africa.

Release time : 2016-06-02 17:27:43

source : WTCF

Yamoussoukro but Abidjan still remained as the economic capital with government organizations and foreign embassies remained in Abidjan.

Natural Environment

Located at the bank of Ébrié Lagoon in parallel with the Gulf of Guinea, Abidjan city is made up of Abidjan peninsula, Cocody Bay area, Bangko region, small Bazan Island in the lagoon and the area across the south of small Bazan. It is an aquatic city surrounded by sea and lake.

Climate

Abidjan enjoys a tropical rain forest climate, which is characterized by hot climate, abundant rainfall (year-round hot and humid, but cooler in rainy season), lush vegetation, beautiful scenery, fertile land and rich natural resources. It is the natural warehouse of tropical agriculture and forestry resources, and an important production area for coffee and cocoa. With an area of 500 square kilometers, the lagoon and the coastal waters of Gulf of Guinea are rich in fishery resources.

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