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Drone captures Benin's water village, Ganvie, thriving like "Africa's Venice"

Ganvie, a unique 17th-century village on Lake Nokoue in Benin, home to 30,000 "water people," was recently captured by drone, showcasing its vibrant life on water, earning it the nickname "Venice of Africa."

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Drone captures Benins water village, Ganvie, thriving like Africas Venice

The local people, who spend most of their days on boats, are known as "water people."

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Drone captures Benins water village, Ganvie, thriving like Africas Venice

Famous as the "Venice of Africa," the village's inhabitants make a significant portion of their living through fishing.

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Drone captures Benins water village, Ganvie, thriving like Africas Venice

In the village, which has schools and places for worship, the locals have sustained their lives on water for centuries.

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Drone captures Benins water village, Ganvie, thriving like Africas Venice

The village, which has grown over time, is one of the most visited areas by tourists in the country.

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Drone captures Benins water village, Ganvie, thriving like Africas Venice

Some parts of dry land are also present over the lake. The villagers meet their needs from floating markets, sometimes engaging in barter trade.

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Drone captures Benins water village, Ganvie, thriving like Africas Venice

Students travel to school by boats in the village, which was captured on drone footage.

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Drone captures Benins water village, Ganvie, thriving like Africas Venice
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Drone captures Benins water village, Ganvie, thriving like Africas Venice
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Drone captures Benins water village, Ganvie, thriving like Africas Venice
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Drone captures Benins water village, Ganvie, thriving like Africas Venice