In
the south of the Ivory Coast, on the Gulf of Guinea, lies the small
settlement of Assinie-Mafia. In front of the village, separated by a
lagoon, lies a 15 kilometer long and up to 1000m wide peninsula, which
has one of the most beautiful sand beaches of the Ivory Coast. Since
the 16th century, many nations have tried to establish on this beach
trading outposts or missions. However, due to climate, diseases and
cause of the resistance of local tribes, none of the them did stay very
long. Today the beach is a popular spot for tourists and rich
Ivorians.
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