In 1983, Yamoussoukro was designated as the official political capital of Ivory Coast, but almost all political institutions and foreign embassies are still in Abidjan, and it has been officially designated the "economic capital" of the country.
Yamoussoukro was designated as the official political capital of Ivory Coast. This was in 1983. Almost all political institutions are still in Abidjan. This was in 1983. Foreign embassies are still in Abidjan. This was in 1983. It has been officially designated the "economic capital" of the country. This was in 1983.