Information about the cities of Benin.
City of Abomey
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Wikipedia Introduction to Albomey
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Historical Museum of Abomey
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UNESCO "Royal Palaces of Albomey" Profile
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Wikipedia "Royal Palaces of Albomey" Article
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Parc Archeologique d'Agongointo
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Capital of the Ancient Kingdom of
Dan-Home (Dahomey)
- Weavers, jewelers, woodcarvers, iron and brass workers
City of Bohicon
- Population greater then 100,000
Wikipedia Introduction to Bohicon
- Bohicon Railway Station
- College Monseigneur Steinmetz
- Lycee Technique de Bohicon (LYTEB)
- Parc Archeologique d'Agongointo
City of Cotonou
- Largest city in Benin (population > 800,000)
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Hotels in Cotonou
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Wikipedia Introduction to Cotonou
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WikiTravel Cotonou Travel Guide
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Lonely Planet Cotonou Travel Guide
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Cotonou ca Bouge Web Site
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United States Embassy in Cotonou
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Cotonou Agreement Treaty
- Artisanal Center
- Fidjrosse Beach
- La Route des Peches
- Marche Dantokpa
City of Djougou
- Population greater then 200,000
- Located in Nortwest Benin
- Day Trip: Ouake Village Market on Togo Border
Wikipedia Introduction to Djougou
City of Grand Popo
- Beach resort and fishing town and voodoo center
Wikipedia Introduction to Grand Popo
WikiTravel Grand Popo Travel Guide
City of Kandi
- Population greater then 100,000
- Located in East Benin
- farming center
Wikipedia Introduction to Kandi
City of Lokossa
- Population greater then 100,000
Wikipedia Introduction to Lokossa
City of Natitingou
- Population greater then 100,000
- Located in Northwest Benin
- About 50 kilometers from Pendjari National Park
- Within 2 hours of the Falls of Tanougou
- Within 2 hours of Betammaribe mud castles
- About 50 kilometers from Pendjari National Park
Wikipedia Introduction to Natitingou
WikiTravel Natitingou Travel Guide
City of Ouidah
- Door of No Return of Ouidah, Benin
- Population greater then 100,000
- Ouidah Cathedral
- Basilique de l�Immaculee Conception
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Wikipedia Introduction to Ouidah
City of Parakou
- Population greater then 200,000
- Located in Northern Benin
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Plein Air Museum of Parakou
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Municipality of Paraou Web Site
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Wikipedia Introduction to Parakou
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WikiTravel Parakou Travel Guide
City of Porto-Novo
- Second largest city in Benin (population > 200,000)
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Hotels in Porto Novo
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Wikipedia Introduction to Porto Novo
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WikiTravel Porto Novo Travel Guide
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Da Silva Museum
- Ethnographique Museum of Porto Novo
- Jardin Place Jean Bayol
- Musee Honme / Palais Royal
Benin Cities by Region
Northern Benin Towns and Cities
- Dassa-Zoume (Christian pilgrimate city)
- Djougou
- Gogounou
- Kandi
- Malanville (largest city in north, on Niger border)
- Natitingou
- Parakou
- Save
- Savalou
- Tanguieta
Southern Benin Towns and Cities
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Abomey (world heritage palaces and a museum)
- Avrankou
- Bohicon
- Cotonou
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Ganvie (Nokoue Lake village on stilts)
- Grand Popo
- Ketou
- Ouidah
- Porto-Novo
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Abomey (World Heritage Site, population > 100,000
Abomey-Calavi
Allada
Aplahoue
Athieme
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Banikoara
Bassila
Bembereke
Beterou
Bohicon (more then 100,000 residents)
Bori
Boukoumbe
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Come
Cotonou (largest city, port, internatinal airport)
Cove
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Dassa-Zoume
Djougou (more then 200,000 residents)
Dogbo-Tota
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Ganvie
Godomey
Grand Popo (beach resort near Togo border)
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Kandi (more then 100,000 residents)
Kerou
Ketou
Kouande
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Lokossa(more then 100,000 residents)
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Malanville (largest city in far north, on Niger border)
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Natitingou (largest city between Northern Togo and BF border)
Ndali
Nikki
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Ouidah (more then 100,000 residents)
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Parakou (largest city in central Benin)
Pehonko
Pobe
Porga
Porto-Novo (capital city and 2nd largest city)
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Sakete
Savalou
Save
Segbana
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Tanguieta
Tchaourou