Place Bulgarie, Public square with communist statue in Gbegamey district, Cotonou, Benin
The Bulgaria Square features a prominent statue of Georgi Dimitrov at its center, standing as a focal point in the 11th district of Cotonou.
Built in 1979, this square reflects Benin's Marxist-Leninist period under General Mathieu Kerekou's leadership and the People's Revolutionary Party of Benin.
Local residents refer to this location as Papa Bulgaria or Old Bulgarian, marking its connection to the Bulgarian communist leader Georgi Dimitrov.
The square is situated at coordinates 6°21'44" North and 2°24'50" East, making it easy to locate within the Littoral region of Cotonou.
This square maintained its communist symbolism even after Benin's transition from a People's Republic following the National Conference of February 1990.
Location: Cotonou
GPS coordinates: 6.36221,2.41399
Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:33
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