Ganvie: The floating village of Benin Republic Ganvie is a unique village located in the West African country of Benin. What makes it so unique is that it is situated entirely on water. Often referred to as the "Venice of Africa," Ganvie is home to around 20,000 people and has a long history dating back to the 16th century. Ganvie was founded by the Tofinu people who were looking to escape the slave trade that was rampant in the region at the time. Legend has it that the Tofinu people were...