Abeokuta | Nigeria, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEBAbeokuta, town, capital of Ogun state, southwestern Nigeria. It is situated on the east bank of the Ogun River. Abeokuta (‘Refuge Among Rocks’) was founded about 1830 by Sodeke (Shodeke), a hunter and leader of the Egba refugees who fled from the disintegrating Oyo empire. Learn more about Abeokuta here.
11 Top Things to See and Do in Abeokuta - Culture Trip
WEBSep 13, 2017 · Save up to $1,100 on our unique small-group trips! Limited spots. From art and book festivals to traditional masquerades museums and shrines these are the top things to see and do when visiting Abeokuta Nigeria.
Top 20 Places to See in Abeokuta, Nigeria | Gems.Travel
WEB1. Olumo Rock: This is one of the most famous landmarks in Abeokuta and a must-visit for all tourists. Olumo Rock is a massive outcrop of granite rocks that rises to 137 meters above the city. It is believed to have been a fortress during the 19th century wars of …
Abeokuta - Wikipedia
WEBAbeokuta 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 ; [2] [3] 77 kilometres (48 mi) north of Lagos by railway, or 130 kilometres (81 mi) by water .
Abeokuta Postal or Zip Codes (Ogun State) - Postcode
WEBAbeokuta Postal or Zip Codes (Ogun State) Abeokuta Town is the capital city of Ogun State, Nigeria. It is carved out of two Local Government Areas, which are: Abeokuta North and Abeokuta South. Wards, districts and areas located within these locations make use of varying postal or Zip codes, which this post provides you with.
Abeokuta – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBAbeokuta is the state capital of Ogun State in South West Nigeria. The city was home to about 450,000 people in 2006, and the metro area to over 1.1 million. Some ruins remain of the 30-km wall that used to surround the city.
The history of Abeokuta | Britannica
WEBAbeokuta, City (pop., 2002 est.: 529,700), southwestern Nigeria. Located about 50 mi (80 km) north of Lagos, Abeokuta was established c. 1830 as a refuge from intertribal wars. It was the chief town of the Egba, who long maintained a working relationship with the British; not until 1914 was it incorporated into British Nigeria.
Abeokuta: What to Know Before You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor
WEB102. Points of Interest & Landmarks. Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library. 14. Libraries. Hi-Impact Planet Amusement Park and Resort. 8. Amusement & Theme Parks. The New Afrika Shrine. 24. Bars & Clubs. Stay. A mix of the charming, modern, and tried and true. See all. Park Inn by Radisson Abeokuta. 477.
THE 5 BEST Things to Do in Abeokuta - Tripadvisor
WEBMar 23, 2022 · Abeokuta. Things to Do in Abeokuta, Nigeria - Abeokuta Attractions. Explore popular experiences. See what other travelers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings. See All. Private Sightseeing Tours (6) Historical Tours (6) Cultural Tours (5) Bus Tours (5) Multi-day Tours (4) Sporting Events (4) Tours in and around …
Explore ABEOKUTA, the capital city of the Gateway State - YouTube
WEB© 2024 Google LLC. Abeokuta was established in the early 19th century as a place of refuge during the slave trade era. 'Abeokuta' literally means "underneath the rock," this is...
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