APITT
Côte d’Ivoire
Abidjan’s skyline, Grand-Bassam’s lagoon and the basilica at Yamoussoukro.
West Africa
Why Côte d’Ivoire is a strong destination
Côte d’Ivoire combines a serious business city — Abidjan — with beach, lagoon and rainforest product. Grand-Bassam (UNESCO) is a colonial-era resort town on the doorstep of the commercial capital; Yamoussoukro’s Basilica of Our Lady of Peace is one of Africa’s most photographed landmarks. For APITT it is the francophone West Africa hub, with country-manager support and a growing UK–Ireland promotional push.
- Abidjan — West Africa’s major francophone business city
- Grand-Bassam historic town and lagoon (UNESCO)
- Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, Yamoussoukro
- Tai and other rainforest parks for nature add-ons
At a glance
Côte d’Ivoire
| Capital | Yamoussoukro · Abidjan (economic) |
|---|---|
| Location | West Africa |
| Languages | French |
| Currency | West African CFA franc |
| Climate | Tropical · equatorial south, drier north |
| Flying time | London to Abidjan about 6h30 |
Photography
See Côte d’Ivoire
Landmarks and landscapes — a starting set of photography for this destination.
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