Abeokuta

Abeokuta is a city of southwest Nigeria, situated at {{coor dm|7|8|N|3|25|E|type:city}}, on the Ogun river, 64 miles north of Lagos by railway, or 81 miles by water. As of 2002, the Abeokuta proper had an estimated population of about 530,000, while the figure for the city and outlying environs was approximately 700,000 individuals.

Related Topics:
Nigeria - Ogun river - Lagos

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The city lies below the sacred Olumo rock, home to caves and shrines. Fela Kuti and Wole Soyinka were both born in the town.

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Olumo - Cave - Shrine - Fela Kuti - Wole Soyinka

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