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Benin

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Beautiful mountain landscape in Pendjari National Park, Benin

Welcome to Benin!

Benin is a sunny country in West Africa. It sits between Togo and Nigeria, with Burkina Faso and Niger nearby. The big city is Cotonou, but the capital is Porto-Novo.

Long ago, Benin was called the Kingdom of Dahomey. Today, people speak French and many local languages. Benin is known for its colorful traditions and friendly people.

Benin has forests, beaches, and grasslands. Animals like African bush elephants live in parks such as Pendjari National Park. The weather changes with two rainy seasons and two dry seasons.

People in Benin enjoy music, stories, and tasty foods. They love to share their culture with visitors. Benin works with groups like the United Nations and the African Union, helping make the world a better place.

Images

Historical map showing the Kingdom of Dahomey and surrounding regions in 1793
An old engraving of São João Baptista de Ajudá fort from 1886, showing its high mud walls.
President Thomas Yayi Boni taking the oath of office as President of Benin in 2006.
People dressed in white clothing and bare feet participating in a Christian ceremony in Benin.
Beninois school children in a classroom setting.
Farmers working on fields in northern Benin, showing how agriculture is done in this region.
A cotton field in northern Benin, showcasing rows of cotton plants growing in the sunny countryside.
Women in traditional Benin clothing wearing beautiful pink headscarves and matching outfits.
The Palais des Congrès de Cotonou is a large convention center in the city of Cotonou, Benin, used for conferences and events.
Map showing the different departments of Benin, a country in Africa.

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