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Abomey is one of Benin's main tourist attractions, with palaces that became a World Heritage Site in 1982. [1] The capital city Porto Novo's attractions include its museums and architecture. [1] Cotonou is the only international airport in Benin. [1] There are direct flights to Benin from Belgium, France, and a number of African countries. [4]
The 26 cultural artifacts were repatriated to Benin and starting in early 2022 were on display at the Benin's Palais de la Marina in Cotonou. The artifacts have been scheduled to travel around the country and be on display in several museums over the following years, finally landing for permanent display in the Museum of the Epics of Amazons ...
W Reserve of Niger and the vernacular habitat of northern Benin* Atakora: 1996 iii, iv (cultural) This in an old nomination that considered the W National Park in Niger and sites in Benin. The former was listed independently in 1996 while the Benin parts were added in 2017 together with a site in Burkina Faso to form the W-Arly-Pendjari Complex ...
Gates of Abomey depicted in the Le Tour du Monde by Valentin Foulquier in 1863. Abomey was founded in the 17th century as the capital of the Kingdom of Dahomey (1600–1904), on the site of the former village of Kana. [3]
Making the shallow waters and islands of Lake Nokoue a haven, the Ganvie villagers are often referred to as "water men" [1] and the area itself is often called the "Venice of Africa." [2] Originally based on farming, the village's main industries other than tourism are now fishing and fish farming. The only means of transportation to and from ...
The Autonomous Port of Cotonou is one of the largest in West Africa. The city is connected to Parakou in the north by the Benin-Niger railway. Cotonou International Airport provides service to the capitals of the region and to France, as well as the major cities of Benin: Parakou, Kandi , Natitingou , Djougou , and Savé .
The Kingdom of Benin, [2] also known as Great Benin or Benin Kingdom is a kingdom within what is now considered southern Nigeria. [3] It has no historical relation to the modern republic of Benin, [4] which was known as Dahomey from the 17th century until 1975. The Kingdom of Benin's capital was Edo, now known as Benin City in Edo State, Nigeria.
The following is a list of cities in Benin according to the 2013 census: [1] List. Cotonou, largest city in Benin Porto-Novo, capital and second largest city of Benin.