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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

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