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    Abeokuta - Wikipedia

    Abeokuta is the capital city of Ogun State in southwest Nigeria. It is situated on the east bank of the Ogun River, near a group of rocky outcrops in a wooded savanna; 77 kilometres (48 mi) north of Lagos by railway, or 130 kilometres (81 mi) by water. As of 2006 , Abeokuta and the surrounding area had a population of … See more

    Abẹokuta lies in fertile country of wooded savanna, the surface of which is broken by masses of grey granite. It spreads over an extensive area, being surrounded by mud walls 18 miles in… See more

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    In 1817, the Oyo Empire dissolved into civil war. Refugees displaced by the collapse of Oyo joined with the Ijebu in… See more

    Abeokuta's name already refers to several rock formations in the neighbourhood, especially Olumo Rock. Visitors should be aware that the rock … See more

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    Abeokuta is connected to nearby Lagos by a railway that was completed in 1899, with a length of 77 kilometres (48 mi). Since 2021 there is a… See more

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    Abeokuta was once surrounded by 18 miles of wall, and remnants of the historic wall still exist today. Ake, the traditional residence of the Alake, along with Centenary HallSee more

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  2. Abeokuta | Nigeria, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica

    Abeokuta, town, capital of Ogun state, southwestern Nigeria. It is situated on the east bank of the Ogun River. Abeokuta (‘Refuge Among Rocks’) was …

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