Fon people
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The Fon people, also called Fon nu, Agadja or Dahomeans, are a Gbe ethnic group. They are the largest ethnic group in Benin found particularly in its south region; they are also found in southwest Nigeria and Togo. Their total population is estimated to be about 3,500,000 people, and they speak the Fon language, a member of the Gbe languages.
"Amazon King Apron", Dahomey : the nineteenth century
Image: Vodoun d'Abomey
Image: Statuette du culte vodun Fon Musée africain de Lyon
Image: Brooklyn Museum 22.1500a b Robe Kansawu and Trousers from 3 Piece Royal or Noble Costume
Abomey
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Abomey is the capital of the Zou Department of Benin. The commune of Abomey covers an area of 142 square kilometres and, as of 2012, had a population of 90,195 people.
A street in Abomey in 2017
Gates of Abomey depicted in the Le Tour du Monde by Valentin Foulquier in 1863
Royal Palaces of Abomey
Exhibition, Royal Palaces of Abomey