| Abeokuta Abeokuta | ||
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| State | Nigeria | |
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| Federated state | Ogun | |
| Region | Southwestern Nigeria | |
| Altitude | 170 m a.s.l. | |
| Inhabitants | 593 140(2006) | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
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Abeokuta is a city of Nigeria.
To know
Abeokuta (which means under the rocks) is a surreal city, a tourist pearl surrounded by nature, a wonder for any tourist. It has a unique architecture in the world, surrounded by the rainforest.
Geographical notes
Abeokuta is located on a fertile plain from whose surface gray granite boulders sprout. It extends over a large area and is surrounded by 18-mile long mud walls.
Background
Abeokuta was born from the escape of indigenous people caused by slave seekers who stopped in this area forming the city. Abeokuta was largely transformed in the early 20th century. The courthouse, government offices, prisons and a large bridge were built, cobbled streets and a health system was created.
How to orient yourself
Abeokuta: full screen map.How to get
By plane
The city's airport is connected to all major Nigerian cities.
By car
The city connected with the cities of Lagos is Ibadan with a busy and poor-quality road network.
On the train
There is a railway built in 1899 which connects Abeokuta to Lagos.
How to get around
The best movements in the city are those made on foot.
By car
Not having a real road network, the trips that can be made by car are few.
What see
Olumo Rock, Off Ijemo road, Abeokuta, Nigeria. 
1000 naira (4.56 euros) per person. Olumo Rock is a popular tourist attraction in the city of Abeokuta. It was once a fortress of the Egba people and was until the end of the 19th century.
Events and parties
What to do
Shopping
There are numerous markets where it is possible to buy both local products, including palm oil, timber, rubber and yam, but also products of European origin.
