Abidjan

Abidjan is by far the country's most important city. Abidjan is a modern city by even Western standards. Today, the Ivory Coast is among the worlds leading producers of both cocoa and coffee, although the wealth created by these products years ago, has declined along with the prices of these exports.

Attractions

Sights in Abidjan include St Paul's Cathedral, designed by Aldo Spiritom, the Cocody Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art and the Parc du Banco rainforest reserve. Le Plateau is known for its skyscrapers, unusual in West Africa. It is the business centre of Abidjan. With its chic boutiques and outdoor cafes, le Plateau is a favourite place of business travellers.

Currency

Currency in Ivory Coast: Communaute Financiere Africaine franc

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