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Benin
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Southern Benin is the lowland region of Benin near the Atlantic Ocean.
Buses and motorcycle taxis are common forms of transportation. Motorcycle taxis, locally known as zemidjans are particularly common in cities and towns.
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Abomey is a town and former capital of Benin.
Avrankou (originally Avlankou) is a town in Southern Benin. The original is derived from Avlan (a famous plantain picker) and KOU (death in Gun language).
the largest city in the country
a pretty lake village on stilts
Grand Popo is a city in Benin.
Kétou is a medium-sized town in Benin. It is the seat of a very old Yoruba kingdom and therefore has a particularly strong cultural heritage.
Ouidah is a city in Southern Benin known for its Voodoo culture and slave-trade history.
Benin's capital
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Nature & adventureAs of 2023 the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves is made up of 738 reserves in 134 countries of which 22 are transboundary.
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Travel tipsLasting from the 1500s to the 1800s, the Atlantic slave trade was a crime against humanity of extraordinary proportions, leaving a huge mark on four continents and irreversibly changing world history and geopolitics.
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Culture & historyReligion and spirituality have played a significant role in humanity's history. Many cultural sights from buildings to festivals and traditions are of a religious nature.
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Culture & historyAs the origin of humankind, Africa has been the home of many nations and kingdoms. While ancient North African civilizations such as ancient Egypt and Carthage are famous in Europe and elsewhere, most pre-colonial…
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