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IANA Time Zone |
Africa/Porto-Novo |
Vida time compared to Beijing time (China) |
7 hours ahead |
Ouidah, Benin: Historical and Cultural City of West Africa
Ouidah is an important coastal city in the West African country of Benin, located on the Gulf of Guinea, about 40 kilometers from the economic capital Cotonou. The city is known for its rich historical and cultural heritage, having been one of the central hubs of the African slave trade in the 17th and 19th centuries, known as the "Slave Coast".
Historical sites and cultural symbols of Vida
Vida retains a large amount of cultural heritage related to Voodoo, and is known as the birthplace of Voodoo, which is celebrated annually on January 10th and attracts visitors from all over the world. The city's famous "Slave Route", a 4-kilometer route from the slave auction house to the "Door of No Return" monument, with its commemorative sculptures, was inscribed on the Tentative List of World Heritage Sites in 1995.
Modern development and tourism in Vida
Vida today is a blend of historical memory and modern development, with attractions such as a historical museum in a converted Portuguese fortress and the sacred Temple of the Anaconda. The local economy is based on palm oil production, handicrafts and cultural tourism, and is characterized by handicrafts such as ebony carving and traditional weaving. The city has a population of about 80,000 and retains its colonial architecture and traditional African community structure.
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Today is 2026-02-27
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