The entire village stands on slits in the middle of the lake.
This made the lagoon a safe territory for other tribes.
Ganvie also has a floating market where the ladies of the village display their wares.
The town has one complete patch of land, which is the site of the village school.
Most of the people rely on fishing and tourism for their income.
Fisherman trap and breed fish using underwater fences made from bamboo and nets.
Also see:The Floating Islands of Lake Titicaca
