Porto Novo, Benin

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Officially the capital, the government long ago moved itself and most of its business 32km (20mi) west to Cotonou. Nevertheless, the town remains a beautiful and historical place, while its proximity to the Nigerian border gives the appearance that more is going on than actually is. The Musée Éthnographique de Porto Novo has a great collection of Yoruba artefacts. You can also visit the ornate Brazilian-style church, now a mosque.

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