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Cotonou (French pronunciation: [kɔtɔnu]; Fon: Kútɔ̀nú) [2] is the largest city in Benin. Its official population count was 679,012 inhabitants in 2012; however, over two million people live in the larger urban area. [3] The urban area continues to expand, notably toward the west.
Oct 2, 2024 · Cotonou is the economic hub of Benin and is the country’s largest urban centre. Its industries include brewing, textile production, and palm-oil processing. The country’s president and most government ministers reside in Cotonou.
1. The Dantokpa Market. 2. Notre Dame des Apotres Cathedral. 3. The Artisanal Center. 4. See L’étoile Rouge. 5. Go to the Foundation Zinsou. 6. Go walk the calm streets of Cocotiers. 7. Go to the beach! 8. Go visit the floating village of Ganvie. Most importantly, go and meet some amazing people!
Cotonou is the largest city in Benin and the country's primary port of entry for visitors. The city is in the south of the country, on the coastline.
Home to many diplomatic services and the largest population in the country, Cotonou is the de facto capital of Benin, although not the official one. Its location at the crossroads between numerous neighboring countries makes it a commercial hub, instrumental in opening trade to the African interior.
Cotonou is the largest city and the economic and political center of Benin in West Africa. The name ‘Cotonou’ literally means ‘by the river of death’, which is a fitting name for a country that boasts the origins of ‘vodun’, or voodoo.
Benin (/ b ɛ ˈ n iː n / ⓘ ben-EEN, / b ɪ ˈ n iː n / bin-EEN; [9] French: Bénin ⓘ, Fon: Benɛ, Fula: Benen), officially the Republic of Benin (French: République du Bénin), and also known as Dahomey, [10] is a country in West Africa.It is bordered by Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east, Burkina Faso to the north-west, and Niger to the north-east. The majority of its population ...
4 days ago · In a boost to infrastructure in West Africa, the upgrade of the Lomé-Cotonou road, a crucial link in the Abidjan-Lagos coastal highway, is transforming connectivity and commerce, particularly between Togo and Benin. This African Development Bank-funded project is not just about smoother roads – it’s about improving lives, boosting economies, and fostering regional integration.
Oct 2, 2024 · The African Development Fund (ADF), the concessional lending window of the African Development Bank Group, is holding its Mid-Term Review (MTR) in Cotonou, Benin, from 8 to 10 October 2024. At the MTR, AfDB Management will report on the progress made on ADF-16 and the agreed policy commitments. The ADF-16 theme is “Fostering a Climate Smart ...
Sep 1, 2024 · Cotonou is the largest city and economic hub of Benin, located on the southern coast of the country, along the Gulf of Guinea. Here are some key points about Cotonou: 1. *Location and Geography*: Cotonou is situated in the southeastern part of Benin, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the south and the Ouidah Lagoon to the east.
