Fun facts about Cotonou
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The name 'Cotonou' means 'by the river of death' in the Fon language.
Cotonou
Benin
Cotonou is the largest city and seat of government of Benin. Its official population count was 679,012 in 2012; however, over two million people live in the larger urban area. The urban area continues to expand, notably toward the west.
From the “History” section
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Cotonou was formally founded by King Ghezo of Dahomey in 1830.
Cotonou
Benin
Cotonou is the largest city and seat of government of Benin. Its official population count was 679,012 in 2012; however, over two million people live in the larger urban area. The urban area continues to expand, notably toward the west.
From the “History” section
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The city is cut in two by a canal, the lagoon of Cotonou, dug by the French in 1855.
Cotonou
Benin
Cotonou is the largest city and seat of government of Benin. Its official population count was 679,012 in 2012; however, over two million people live in the larger urban area. The urban area continues to expand, notably toward the west.
From the “Geography” section
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Cotonou is home to one of the biggest educational philanthropic foundations in Africa, the African University Institute Foundation.
Cotonou
Benin
Cotonou is the largest city and seat of government of Benin. Its official population count was 679,012 in 2012; however, over two million people live in the larger urban area. The urban area continues to expand, notably toward the west.
From the “Education” section
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Djimon Hounsou, a Beninese American actor, was born in Cotonou.
Cotonou
Benin
Cotonou is the largest city and seat of government of Benin. Its official population count was 679,012 in 2012; however, over two million people live in the larger urban area. The urban area continues to expand, notably toward the west.
From the “Notable people” section
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