Gaborone is the capital of Botswana. Gaborone (pronounced GAH-bə-ROH-nee) is also largest city in the country with a population of 246,325 (2022 census), about 10% of the total population of Botswana. Gaborone is situated between Kgale Hill and Oodi Hill, near the confluence of the Notwane River and Segoditshane River in the south-eastern corner of…

The capital of Botswana is Gaborone and the currency is Pula. Gaborone (pronounced GAH-bə-ROH-nee) is also largest city of Botswana with a population of 246,325 (2022 census), about 10% of the total population of the country. Gaborone is situated between Kgale Hill and Oodi Hill, near the confluence of the Notwane River and Segoditshane River…

Botswana is a country in Africa. Botswana is topographically flat, with approximately 70 percent of its territory being the Kalahari Desert. It is bordered by South Africa to the south and southeast, Namibia to the west and north, and Zimbabwe to the northeast. Botswana is connected to Zambia through the Kazungula Bridge making it the…

Dantokpa is Cotonou’s open-air international market. The Dantokpa Market, or simply Tokpa (Fon: Dantɔkpa), is the largest open-air market in West Africa, located in Cotonou, Benin. It is one of the most important retailing areas in Benin, covering over 20 hectares. It is also economically important for the country, with a reported commercial turnover of…

Sombas. The Somba people of Benin Republic The Somba people are located in the Somba region. Who are the Sombas? The Sombas are a tribe formerly used to scarifying python on their young individuals. Before 1960, these natives were inveterate nudists and refused the country’s reforms. The arrival of Catholic missionaries and state representatives in…

Porto-Novo is the official capital of Benin Republic. The Beninese city serves as the political and administrative capital of the country. Porto-Novo is located in the south of Benin, 13 km from the Atlantic Ocean. Once called the Kingdom of Hogbonu, Porto-Novo has preserved its traces of the past, not only in the architectural and…

• Take a walk at the Palais des congrès • Discover the International Conference Centre (ICC) • Visit the Church of Our Lady of Mercy: the city’s main Catholic shrine • Spend a full day at the Zinsou Foundation Museum • Explore Dantokpa International Market: West Africa’s largest open-air market • Relax at Fidjrosse Beach More on…

Cotonou was formerly a fishing town. It developed over the years especially under King Dahomey named Glèle (1858 – 1889). He created a commercial post in the city, which attracted the first European firms from Ouidah. Gradually, many agencies were established in Cotonou, replacing the fishermen with royal officials and their slaves. On May 19, 1868, the territory was ceded…

At present, Cotonou is not only the economic capital of Benin but also a reference point in Benin in terms of tourist destination. Its population was recorded to be over 700,000. The agglomeration has experienced a population growth of 4% every year for the past 20 years. More than half of the population of Cotonou is able…

As far as the climate is concerned, Cotonou is typically tropical. The city experiences two rainy seasons each year, the first of which takes place in April-July, and the second in September-October. The rest of the time, the months are dry. The ideal time to enjoy pleasant temperatures of around 27°C-30°C is from December to…