Fun facts about Abomey-Calavi
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Abomey-Calavi was founded to be near Cotonou, in order to facilitate trade.
Abomey-Calavi
Benin
Abomey-Calavi is a city, arrondissement, and commune located in the Atlantique Department of Benin. It is now essentially a suburb of Cotonou and at its closest it begins approximately 18 km from the city centre of Cotonou. The main cities of the commune are Abomey-Calavi itself and Godomey to the south.
From the “History” section
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The principal university in Abomey-Calavi is the University of Abomey-Calavi, founded in 1970.
Abomey-Calavi
Benin
Abomey-Calavi is a city, arrondissement, and commune located in the Atlantique Department of Benin. It is now essentially a suburb of Cotonou and at its closest it begins approximately 18 km from the city centre of Cotonou. The main cities of the commune are Abomey-Calavi itself and Godomey to the south.
From the “Education” section
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Abomey-Calavi is a noted centre of Voodoo and contains a large fetish market.
Abomey-Calavi
Benin
Abomey-Calavi is a city, arrondissement, and commune located in the Atlantique Department of Benin. It is now essentially a suburb of Cotonou and at its closest it begins approximately 18 km from the city centre of Cotonou. The main cities of the commune are Abomey-Calavi itself and Godomey to the south.
From the “Places of worship” section
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The town has predominantly Christian churches and temples, as well as Muslim mosques.
Abomey-Calavi
Benin
Abomey-Calavi is a city, arrondissement, and commune located in the Atlantique Department of Benin. It is now essentially a suburb of Cotonou and at its closest it begins approximately 18 km from the city centre of Cotonou. The main cities of the commune are Abomey-Calavi itself and Godomey to the south.
From the “Places of worship” section
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Inhabitants of Abomey-Calavi engage in various activities including agriculture, livestock farming, and crafts.
Abomey-Calavi
Benin
Abomey-Calavi is a city, arrondissement, and commune located in the Atlantique Department of Benin. It is now essentially a suburb of Cotonou and at its closest it begins approximately 18 km from the city centre of Cotonou. The main cities of the commune are Abomey-Calavi itself and Godomey to the south.
From the “Economy” section
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