the lagoon and the ocean

improvised art market between the lagoon and the ocean

Lagos is set on the lagoon that borders the Atlantic ocean. In places, the strip of land separating the lagoon from the ocean is just a few hundred meters wide.

the ocean between Lagos and Cotonou

The lagoon is linking "inland" Lagos and Cotonou, the capital city of neighbouring Benin distant of about 80km. In places it is shallow depending on the tide, but small motor boat can use it easily. It therefore offers a waterway protected from the strength of the ocean.
This relative protection is ideal for fishermen's villages to spread on the water side.

boat construction in progress

and obviously motor boats are the natural transportation vehicles.

boating on the lagoon

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