Côte D'Ivoire Hosts The World's Largest…

The Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Yamoussoukro is larger than St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Completed in 1989, its construction was a monumental undertaking, showcasing impressive architectural ambition in West Africa.

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