Benin - Wikipedia

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Benin is a member of the Organization for the Harmonization of Business Law in Africa . Cotonou has the country's only seaport and international airport. Benin is connected by 2-lane asphalted roads to its neighboring countries (Togo, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Nigeria). See more

Benin | History, Map, Flag, Capital, & Population | Britannica

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Benin is bordered to the northwest by Burkina Faso, to the east by Nigeria, and to the west by Togo. The official capital is Porto-Novo, but Cotonou is Benin’s largest city, its chief port, and its de facto administrative …

Discover Benin: All You Need to Know | Africa.com

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49 Interesting & Fun Facts About Benin | What is Known for?

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What is Benin Known for? Benin is a country in West Africa. The official name is the Republic of Benin. Before acquiring the name ‘Benin’ in 1975, it was called the …

Benin | historical kingdom, West Africa | Britannica

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Benin, one of the principal historic kingdoms of the western African forest region (fl. 13th–19th century). Tradition asserts that the …

The Kingdom of Benin - National Geographic Society

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Artists of the Benin Kingdom were well known for working in many materials, particularly brass, wood, and ivory. They were famous for their bas-relief sculptures, …

12 Interesting Facts About Benin – Afrikanza

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Apart from woodcarvings, Benin is also known for its great sculpture work based on ivory, bronze, iron, and other metals. You can order for your own custom-made wooden mask souvenir while on a trip …

Top 20 Most Popular Foods in Benin - Chef's Pencil

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You may have heard of Benin, a small country in West Africa, with a little-known, but ancient history, and you may have wondered what kind of food is eaten there. …

Benin City | History & Facts | Britannica

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Benin City has long been famous for its “bronzes”—actually brass work, some of which is said to date from the 13th century—and for its ivory and wood carvings. Its museum …

15 Best Places to Visit in Benin - The Crazy Tourist

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Benin is a good introduction to Africa as it has it all: great wildlife, great beaches, great people and culture and it caters well for tourists without felling like a tourist destination. Here is our list of the 15 …