Parakou
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Parakou is the largest city in northern Benin, and the third-largest city in the country, with an estimated population of 206,667 people, and capital of the Borgou Department. Administratively, the co
Central Parakou, 2019
The Grand Marché Arzeke international market
A roundabout in Parakou
The Musée en Plein Air de Parakou
Borgou Department
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Borgou is one of the twelve departments of Benin. Borgou borders the country of Nigeria and the departments of Alibori, Atakora, Collines and Donga. The capital of Borgou is Parakou. The department of
Parakou
…is the largest city in northern Benin, and the third-largest city in the country, with an estimated population of 206,667 people, and capital of the Borgou Department. Administratively, the commune of Parakou makes one of Benin's 77 communes. The city was founded in the 16th century by traders. In the 18th century…
Mosque in Parakou, Benin
Parakou, the departmental capital