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Parakou
Benin
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Population: 260,000
Parakou is the largest city in northern Benin and the capital of the Borgou Department. Located on the main north-south highway, it is an important trade and transport hub connecting the coastal south to the landlocked countries of Niger and Burkina Faso. Parakou is known for its large open-air market, one of the biggest in the region, and is the terminus of the railway line from Cotonou. The surrounding area is a major cotton-producing region and the city has a diverse population including Bariba, Dendi, and Yoruba communities.
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