Benin - Wikipedia
The majority of its population lives on the southern coastline of the Bight of Benin, part of the Gulf of Guinea in the northernmost tropical portion of the Atlantic Ocean. [ 11 ] The capital is Porto-Novo, and the seat of government is in Cotonou, the most populous city and economic capital. [ …
Benin | History, Map, Flag, Capital, & Population | Britannica
2024年10月2日 · Benin, country of western Africa. It consists of a narrow wedge of territory extending northward for about 420 miles (675 kilometres) from the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean, on which it has a 75-mile seacoast, to the Niger River, which forms part of Benin’s northern border with Niger.
Benin - The World Factbook
2024年10月8日 · Present-day Benin is comprised of about 42 ethnic groups, including the Yoruba in the southeast, who migrated from what is now Nigeria in the 12th century; the Dendi in the north-central area, who came from Mali in the 16th century; the Bariba and the Fula in the northeast; the Ottamari in the Atakora mountains; the Fon in the area around ...
Northern Benin – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
Northern Benin is the upland region of Benin away from the Atlantic Ocean. Cities. [edit] Map of Northern Benin. Dassa-Zoumé — a fairly large city and a center of Christian pilgrimage. 9.71.666667 1 Djougou. 10.838612.83611 2 Gogounou. Kandi. 11.8666673.383333 3 Malanville — the largest city of the north, on the border with Southwestern Niger.
Northern Benin, North West Nigeria: social and religious ties
North West Nigeria and North East Benin are deeply connected due to longstanding social, ethnic and religious ties, particularly in pre-colonial ‘cross-border’ Borgu Empire. However, farmer-herder and Fulbe linked tensions, the Dambanga hunters' role, and reformist ideologies provide risks.
Benin Maps & Facts - World Atlas
2021年2月24日 · Benin is a country in West Africa located in the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres of the Earth. Four countries border Benin. These are Niger to the northeast, Nigeria to the east, Togo to the west, and Burkina Faso to the northeast.
Security Developments in Northern Benin in 2022 | Conflict in the …
Security Developments in Northern Benin in 2022. PDF. During 2020 and 2021, the presence of VEOs in Benin was largely of a transitory nature. Since the first attack on Porga in November 2021, however, the violence used by these groups has …
19 Best Places to Visit in Benin - Away Africa
2022年9月14日 · Benin, a tropical West African country, offers a rich culture and diverse landscapes. It boasts beautiful beaches like Porto Novo and Grand Popo, stunning waterfalls such as Pendjari Falls and Oued Zoun, and numerous national parks and reserves where endangered species like manatees and pygmy hippos reside.
Explaining JNIM expansion into Benin | Conflict in the Penta …
The expansion of activities of JNIM’s Kompienga and Tapoa bases in Burkina Faso outlined in the previous section are closely tied to Benin. We first explore the impact of these activities on Benin and subsequently explore the potential explanation for why the groups target Northern Benin.
Northern Benin - Wikitravel
2021年12月11日 · Northern Benin is the upland region of Benin away from the Atlantic Ocean. Contents. 1 Cities. 2 Other destinations. 3 Understand. 4 Talk. 5 Get in. 6 Get around. 7 See. 7.1 Itineraries. 8 Do. 9 Eat. 10 Drink. 11 Stay safe. 12 Get out. Cities. Dassa-Zoumé — a fairly large city and a center of Christian pilgrimage. Djougou. Gogounou. Kandi.
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