Place:Nikki, Borgou, Benin

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NameNikki
TypeCity
Coordinates9.917°N 3.3°E
Located inBorgou, Benin
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Nikki is a town, arrondissement, and commune located in the Borgou Department of Benin. The commune covers an area of 3171 square kilometres and as of 2002 had a population of 99,251 people.

It was the site of the "race to Nikki" in 1894.

Nikki is a major centre of the Bariba people and is home to a traditional king, resident in the centre of the town. The Fête de la Gani royal festival is held in the town annually.[1]

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