918
Ganve
Unique floating village on the lake Nuku of Benin is located in the southwestern part of it and there is in this format already about five centuries. Most likely, it is the largest settlement on the water in Africa.
The number of water Ganve village is about 20 thousand people. If you look closely at the map, you will see the whole village in the upper part of the photograph taken by satellite.
Founded tribe village Tofino, which found in the lake his defense against potential slavery. Later, in the village there were representatives of other tribes. All the houses, shops, snack bars and other necessary facilities are built on wooden stilts, and rise above the water. There's even a floating market.
The main income of the local people - the tourist industry and fishing. In some households, there is little livestock. Ganve is very popular among tourists.
The number of water Ganve village is about 20 thousand people. If you look closely at the map, you will see the whole village in the upper part of the photograph taken by satellite.
Founded tribe village Tofino, which found in the lake his defense against potential slavery. Later, in the village there were representatives of other tribes. All the houses, shops, snack bars and other necessary facilities are built on wooden stilts, and rise above the water. There's even a floating market.
The main income of the local people - the tourist industry and fishing. In some households, there is little livestock. Ganve is very popular among tourists.
