Yamoussoukro

Yamoussoukro is a region in the central part of Côte d'Ivoire, whose capital is the city of Yamoussoukro. It is an area of ​​great administrative and agricultural importance, as well as a diversified geography, with both flat and hilly areas. The Yamoussoukro region is known for its intensive production of coffee, cocoa and olives, as well as for its developed agriculture, which is the basis of the local economy. In this region there are many villages that have preserved their traditional way of life, and wonderful landscapes, full of dense forests, plantations and lakes. Yamoussoukro is also an important religious and cultural center, with many places associated with local beliefs, as well as modern buildings, such as the previously mentioned Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The region plays an important role in the politics of Côte d'Ivoire, being a symbol of the progress and modernization of the country.

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