Yamoussoukro

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/yamoussoukro

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1. Where is Yamoussoukro?Central Ivory Coast, West Africa
2. How many people live in Yamoussoukro?212,670 people (2014 census)
3. How big is Yamoussoukro?2,075 square kilometers (801 sq mi)
4. What is the capital of Yamoussoukro?Legal capital of Ivory Coast since 1983, replacing Abidjan in this function
5. When was Yamoussoukro built?Became legal capital in 1983
6. What language do people speak in Yamoussoukro?French (official), various indigenous languages

Autonomous District: A distinct administrative region with elevated self-governance, separate from standard regional divisions.
Basilica of Our Lady of Peace: An immense Roman Catholic basilica in Yamoussoukro, renowned as the largest church globally by surface area.
Geopolitical: Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.
Urban Planning: The process of designing and shaping cities and towns for efficient and aesthetically pleasing development.