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Sassandra is one of the fifty-eight departments of Côte d'Ivoire, and also the name of the chief town of that department. The town of Sassandra lies on the Gulf of Guinea at the mouth of the Sassandra River. The town was founded by the Portuguese as Santo André and was later run by the British, then the French as a seaport for timber. The town declined in the 1960s after San Pédro's port was completed, its main industry now being fishing. Côte dIvoire is divided into 58 departments (french: départements): See also Regions of Côte dIvoire Politics of Côte dIvoire Categories: Lists of subnational entities | Côte dIvoire | Departments of Côte dIvoire ... The Gulf of Guinea is the part of the Atlantic southwest of Africa. ... The Sassandra River is a river of western Côte dIvoire in West Africa. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Port. ... Timber in storage for later processing at a sawmill Timber is a term used to describe wood, either standing or that has been processed for use—from the time trees are felled, to its end product as a material suitable for industrial use—as structural material for construction or wood... The 1960s decade refers to the years from January 1, 1960 to December 31, 1969, inclusive. ... San Pédro is a city in south western Côte dIvoire and is the nation’s second largest port. ... Fishing is the activity of hunting for fish by hooking, trapping, or gathering. ...


Sassandra is known for its beaches and lighthouse, while the Gaoulou National Park lies nearby. The Beach in Calella, Spain. ... A HDR image of a traditional lighthouse For other uses, see Lighthouse (disambiguation). ...


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