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This town is the most urban part of Benin and offers first world benefits of hotels, African nightlife and good shopping. From being a fishing village at beginning of the 19th century, Cotonou is now a thriving port where traders and tourists frequest. 'Cotonou' means 'the mouth of the river of death' in the Fon language and it is located on the coastal strip between Lake Nokoué and the Atlantic Ocean.
The city is cut in two by the lagoon of Cotonou which was dug by the French in 1855.Being the largest city and seat of government, Cotonou has a population of 734,600 and they can be seen ambling along the streets or riding scooters. Tourists can be seen holding on to their seats in zemi-johns (scooter taxis) as they buzz down the boulevards towards places like the Grand Marché du Dantokpa. Shop at the 20-hectare Dantokpa Market, which has a commercial turnover of... Show more
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Holiday Homes offer the ultimate in private accommodation. A private home converted for holiday use, you can stay under your own rules and with no outside interference. With all basic amenities they often include wifi, cleaning services and facilities to Dstv. Holiday Homes are fairly common and often affordable means of accommodation. Another great option to consider if you have a family to take care of. Being converted from private homes, you can find them in all shapes and sizes to suit your needs.