Abomey plateau

plateau, Benin

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The Abomey plateau is one of four plateaus in Benin, located in the country's southern region. These plateaus are characterized by their clay composition over a crystalline base. The Abomey plateau, along with the Aplahoué and Zagnanado plateaus, ranges in height from 300 to 750 feet (91 to 229 meters). Historically, Abomey was the capital city of the Kingdom of Dahomey, a powerful state in the region during the 18th and 19th centuries. This kingdom was known for its military strength, including a female contingent known as the Amazons, and its significant role in the transatlantic slave trade. The plateau region is also part of the barre country, a fertile area that includes the Lama Marsh.12

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…found in the environs of Abomey, Kétou, Aplahoué (or Parahoué), and Zagnanado. The plateaus consist of clays on a crystalline base. The Abomey, Aplahoué, and Zagnanado plateaus are from 300 to 750 feet high, and the Kétou plateau is up to 500 feet in height.
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…found in the environs of Abomey, Kétou, Aplahoué (or Parahoué), and Zagnanado. The plateaus consist of clays on a crystalline base. The Abomey, Aplahoué, and Zagnanado plateaus are from 300 to 750 feet high, and the Kétou plateau is up to 500 feet in height.
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