As the original capital of Côte d'Ivoire (formerly Ivory Coast) —— the richest country in West Africa, Abidjan is the largest city in Cote d'Ivoire and a famous harbor in West Africa. Known as "Paris of Africa", Abidjan is also the economic capital of Côte d'Ivoire. Abidjan is a famous tourist city in Africa with beautiful scenery and it is aslo the country's largest tourist center.