Abeokuta - Wikipedia
WebContents. Abeokuta. 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; [2] [3] 77 kilometres (48 mi) north of Lagos by …
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 · From art and book festivals to traditional masquerades museums and shrines these are the top things to see and do when visiting Abeokuta Nigeria. Culture Trip Spring Sale: Save up to $1,100 on our unique small-group trips!
THE 5 BEST Things to Do in Abeokuta - Tripadvisor
WebMar 23, 2022 · Things to Do in Abeokuta, Nigeria: See Tripadvisor's 717 traveler reviews and photos of Abeokuta tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Abeokuta. Visit top …
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, Nigeria: All You Must Know Before You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor
WebAbeokuta is known for some of its popular attractions, which include: Olumo Rock; OOPL Wildlife Park; Professor Wole Soyinka Train Station; Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library; Adonisplaza Paintball And Games Center
Top 20 Places to See in Abeokuta, Nigeria | Gems.Travel
WebAbeokuta, Nigeria is a vibrant city with a rich cultural and historical heritage. Located in the Ogun State of southwestern Nigeria, Abeokuta is the largest city in the state and the capital of Ogun. It is also known as the ‘Rock City’ due to its landscape of rocky outcrops.
ABEOKUTA, NIGERIA | PLACES TO VISIT IN ABEOKUTA - YouTube
Web© 2024 Google LLC. Abeokuta Nigeria is one of the fastest growing cities in Nigeria. I visited the longest pedestrian bridge in sub-saharan Africa, the MKO Abiola international...
Olumo Rock, Abeokuta | Tourist attractions in Abeokuta
WebAbout Abeokuta. Abeokuta is just about an hour’s drive from the bustling metropolitan city of Lagos providing convenient access to an array of hotels, restaurants, clubs, casinos and various nightlife activities. Lagos is also home to the closest airport to Abeokuta, the Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
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.
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