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; 77 kilometres (48 mi) north of Lagos by railway, or 130 kilometres (81 mi) by water.
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 · Climb Olumo Rock. The most famous landmark in Abeokuta is the Olumo Rock – a hill that served as a hiding place for the Egba people during the slave-taking expeditions of the Yoruba Civil War – and the town itself is named after it, as Abeokuta means ‘under the rock’. There are man-made stairwells that make climbing the rock …
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 – 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. It has a very rich history as it's home to major areas such as Agbomeji, Ago-oko, Asero, GRA, Ibara/GRA, Iberekodo ...
THE 5 BEST Things to Do in Abeokuta - Tripadvisor
WEBMar 23, 2022 · Olumo rock is the main highliht of any visit to Abeokuta Our guide was excellent and our photographer was even better! See ways to experience (5) 2. Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library. 14. Libraries. By Ebukaokeke. His prison wears, watercan, and his farm product (maize) are still there in the library.
Top 20 Places to See in Abeokuta, Nigeria | Gems.Travel
WEB11. Abeokuta Botanical Garden: This is a great place to take a leisurely stroll and admire the beauty of the plants and flowers. 12. Ogun State Museum: This museum is located in Abeokuta and is home to a variety of artifacts and artworks from the region. It is a great place to learn about the history and culture of the Ogun State. 13.
My Abeokuta: A tour of Nigeria's historic city - BBC What's New
WEBWelcome to Abeokuta, home to none other than Fela Kuti and Fireboy DML. Grace, who's 15 and from Abeokuta, gives us a special tour of her colourful and cultu...
ABEOKUTA, NIGERIA | PLACES TO VISIT IN ABEOKUTA - YouTube
WEBAbeokuta Nigeria is one of the fastest growing cities in Nigeria. I visited the longest pedestrian bridge in sub-saharan Africa, the MKO Abiola international...
Abeokuta | Global Future Cities Programme
WEBAbeokuta is the largest urban centre and capital of Ogun State, located in the South West Geopolitical Zone of Nigeria. Ogun State lies to the north of Lagos State, to the west of Ondo State, and to the south of Oyo State and Osun State. Abeokuta is built in the centre of the Lagos-Ibadan extended urban region or conurbation, and forms part of the larger …
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