Fun facts about Ouidah
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Ouidah was originally known as Glēxwé, which means 'Farmhouse'.
Ouidah
Benin
Ouidah or Whydah, and known locally as Glexwe, formerly the chief port of the Kingdom of Whydah, is a city on the coast of the Republic of Benin. The commune covers an area of 364 km2 (141 sq mi) and as of 2002 had a population of 76,555 people.
From the “History” section
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In 1860, Whydah sent the last recorded shipment of slaves to the United States aboard the Clotilda.
Ouidah
Benin
Ouidah or Whydah, and known locally as Glexwe, formerly the chief port of the Kingdom of Whydah, is a city on the coast of the Republic of Benin. The commune covers an area of 364 km2 (141 sq mi) and as of 2002 had a population of 76,555 people.
From the “History” section
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Ouidah is often considered the spiritual capital of the Vodun religion.
Ouidah
Benin
Ouidah or Whydah, and known locally as Glexwe, formerly the chief port of the Kingdom of Whydah, is a city on the coast of the Republic of Benin. The commune covers an area of 364 km2 (141 sq mi) and as of 2002 had a population of 76,555 people.
From the “Notable landmarks” section
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The Route des Esclaves features numerous statues and monuments, including the Door of No Return.
Ouidah
Benin
Ouidah or Whydah, and known locally as Glexwe, formerly the chief port of the Kingdom of Whydah, is a city on the coast of the Republic of Benin. The commune covers an area of 364 km2 (141 sq mi) and as of 2002 had a population of 76,555 people.
From the “Notable landmarks” section
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Cudjoe Lewis, Redoshi, and Matilda McCrear were the last known survivors of the Transatlantic slave trade.
Ouidah
Benin
Ouidah or Whydah, and known locally as Glexwe, formerly the chief port of the Kingdom of Whydah, is a city on the coast of the Republic of Benin. The commune covers an area of 364 km2 (141 sq mi) and as of 2002 had a population of 76,555 people.
From the “Notable people” section
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Photo: Unknown · Public Domain