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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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Cotonou · International · COO
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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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