Benin City
Benin City sits at the confluence of the Benin and Edo rivers in Edo State, Nigeria, known for its rich history and the Benin Bronzes, a collection of ancient bronze sculptures.
Catholic jurisdiction: Latin — Archdiocese of Benin City
Notable people from Benin City
Ranked by number of Wikipedia languages that have an article — a proxy for cross-cultural notability. Data: Wikidata.
Yakubub. 1982Nigerian association football player (born 1982)- VVictor Ikpebab. 1973Nigerian footballer
Remab. 2000Nigerian singer-songwriter and rapper (2000–)
Kamaru Usmanb. 1987Nigerian-American mixed martial artist- EElderson Echiéjiléb. 1988Nigerian footballer
Julius Aghahowab. 1982Nigerian footballer
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✈️ Airports
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🏛 City Hall
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• Courts & Judiciary
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🏥 Healthcare & Hospitals
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• Museums
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⛪ Religious sites
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• Schools & Education
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• Waste & Recycling
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