Thursday, September 20, 2018

Le Grand Marche (Market), Ganhi, in Dahomey (Benin)

Republique du Dahomey
Cotonou
Le Grand Marche Ganhi

This vintage postcard is unused.

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Cotonou is the largest city and economic centre of Benin.
The name "Cotonou" means "by the river of death" in the Fon language.

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The Republic of Dahomey was established on December 11, 1958, as a self-governing colony within the French Community.  On August 1, 1960, it attained full independence from France.  In 1975, the country was renamed Benin.

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