Benin City serves as the capital and largest metropolitan centre of Edo State, situated in southern Nigeria. [3] Notably, it ranks as the fourth-most populous city in Nigeria, according to the 2006 national census, preceded only by Lagos, Kano, and Ibadan. [2]

Jan 15, 2025 · Benin City, capital and largest city of Edo state, southern Nigeria. Benin City is situated on a branch of the Benin River and lies along the main highways from Lagos to the eastern states. The city is also linked by roads to Sapele, Siluko, Okene, and Ubiaja and is served by air and the Niger River delta ports of Koko and Sapele.

Jul 8, 2023 · Benin City is a culturally rich destination with a royal heritage, intricate artworks, and vibrant festivals. Its warm hospitality and historical significance make it a must-visit for curious explorers.

Benin City is one of the large cities in Nigeria. It is the capital of Edo State in southern Nigeria. It is a located about 25 miles (40 km) north of the Benin River, and 200 miles (320 km) by road east of Lagos. Benin is the centre of Nigeria's rubber industry, but processing palm nuts for oil is also an important traditional industry. [1]

Benin City serves as the capital and largest metropolitan centre of Edo State, situated in southern Nigeria. Notably, it ranks as the fourth-most populous city in Nigeria, according to the 2006 national census, preceded only by Lagos, Kano, and Ibadan.

Jun 18, 2018 · The city of Benin in Nigeria is one of the most ancient cities in Africa - here's our guide to the best things to see and do when in town.

Jul 22, 2020 · With its mathematical layout and earthworks longer than the Great Wall of China, Benin City was one of the best planned cities in the world when London was a place of ‘thievery and murder’. So why is nothing left? This is the story of …

Dec 10, 2020 · Benin City, which is also known as Edo, is located in the southern region of Nigeria. It is the capital of Edo state and in 2016 boasted a population of 1,500,000 people making it the largest city in the state as well as the fourth-largest city in Nigeria.

Mar 26, 2024 · Today, Benin City is known for being the center of the country’s rubber industry, but come November and the opening of the much-anticipated Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) —an ambitious...

Benin City is the capital and largest city of Edo State, southern Nigeria. It is the fourth-largest city in Nigeria according to the 2006 census, after Lagos, K...