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Royal Palaces of Abomey Benin Β» BEN Place Β» Historical Place Abomey, Benin 424 views π 1 |
The Royal Palaces of Abomey are 12 palaces spread over an area of 40 hectares (100 acres) at the heart of the Abomey town in Benin. |
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Chutes de Tanougou Benin Β» BEN Place Β» Outdoors Tanguieta, Benin 393 views π 1 |
Tanougou Falls is a waterfall in the Atakora mountains on the edge of the Pendjari Game Park in the north of Benin. |
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Door of No Return Benin Β» BEN Place Β» Historical Place Ouidah, Benin 321 views π 1 |
The Door of No Return is a memorial arch in Ouidah, Benin. The concrete and bronze arch, which stands on the beach, is a memorial to the enslaved Africans who were taken from the slave port of Ouidah to the Americas. |
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W National Park Benin Β» BEN Place Β» Outdoors Benin 332 views π 1 |
The W National Park is a major national park in West Africa around a meander in the River Niger shaped like the letter W. |
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Benin Benin Β» BEN Place Β» City Africa 13 views π 1 |
Benin, officially the Republic of Benin, is a country in West Africa. The capital is Porto-Novo, and the seat of government is in Cotonou, the most populous city and economic capital. Its population in 2022 was estimated to be 13,754,688. Agriculture plays an important role in Benin's economy, generating 70 per cent of employment and nearly 25 per cent of GDP. |
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Porto Novo Benin Β» Porto Novo Place Β» City Benin 50 views π 1 |
Porto-Novo is the official capital of Benin, located in West Africa along the Gulf of Guinea. Itβs the second-largest city in the country, after Cotonou, which is the economic hub. Known for its rich history and diverse cultural influences, Porto-Novo has roots that trace back to the colonial period and beyond, blending local Yoruba traditions with French and Portuguese legacies. |