Cotonou city

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The main sights of Cotonou are the huge market, including a fetish market, the central mosque, the National Museum and the Botanic Garden

Activities in Benin. To the south-east of the country is located the largest city of Cotonou. This is the economic capital of the country, where diplomatic and government services are concentrated The huge market Grand Marche de Dantokpa, including a fetish market, is spread in the city center on about 20 hectares and very popular among tourists. Here one can buy almost everything: food, radio equipment, ritual voodoo objects and a lot more! Other interesting sights are the central mosque, the National Museum and the Botanical Garden, representing the flora of the region. Another memorable feature of the city is the local transport - exotic motorcycle-taxis, called "Zémidjans" - a good alternative to pedestrian walks.

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The main sights of Cotonou are the huge market, including a fetish market, the central mosque, the National Museum and the Botanic Garden

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