Benin

The Republic of Benin is a nation of western Africa, formerly known as Dahomey. It has a small coast line with the Bight of Benin in the south, borders Togo in the west, Nigeria in the east, and Burkina Faso and Niger in the north.

Geography

:Main article: Geography of Benin

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Stretched between the Niger River in the north and the Bight of Benin in the south, Benin's elevation is about the same for the entire country. Most of the population lives in the southern coastal plains, where Benin's largest cities are also located, including Porto Novo and Cotonou. The north of the country consists mostly of savanna and semi-arid highlands.

Related Topics:
Niger River - Bight of Benin - Porto Novo - Cotonou - Savanna

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The climate in Benin is hot and humid, with relatively little rain, although there are two rainy seasons (April-July and September-November).

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