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The national animal of Benin is the leopard.
- What animals live in Benin?
- What is Benin famous for?
- What is the United States bird?
- What is national bird of New Zealand?
- What Colour is Benin flag?
- What language is Benin?
- What is the capital of Benin?
- What is Benin's climate?
- How many lions are there in Benin?
- Are there crocodiles in Benin?
- Which part of Africa is Benin?
- Is Benin a rich or poor country?
- What is voodoo in Benin?
What animals live in Benin?
Its varied animal life includes elephants, leopards, lions, antelope, monkeys, wild pigs, crocodiles, and buffalo. There are many species of snakes, including pythons and puff adders. Birds include guinea fowl, wild duck, and partridge, as well as many tropical species.
What is Benin famous for?
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 (1960) has a notable collection of some of the kingdom's early pieces.
What is the United States bird?
The bald eagle has been the national bird of the United States since 1782, when it was placed with outspread wings on the Great Seal of our country. It appears in many government institutions and on official documents, making it the most pictured bird in all of America.
What is national bird of New Zealand?
The kiwi is a unique and curious bird: it cannot fly, has loose, hair-like feathers, strong legs and no tail. Learn more about the kiwi, the national icon of New Zealand and unofficial national emblem. New Zealanders have been called 'Kiwis' since the nickname was bestowed by Australian soldiers in the First World War.
What Colour is Benin flag?
national flag with horizontal stripes of yellow and red and, at the hoist, a vertical green stripe. It has a width-to-length ratio of 2 to 3.
What language is Benin?
The 2013 census records over 68 languages spoken in Benin, making it one of Africa's most linguistically diverse countries. French is the country's official language, while Fon, Yom and Yoruba have the status of national languages.
What is the capital of Benin?
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 capital.
What is Benin's climate?
Benin's climate is hot and humid. Annual rainfall in the coastal area averages 1,360 mm (53.5 in), not particularly high for coastal West Africa. Benin has two rainy and two dry seasons. The principal rainy season is from April to late July, with a shorter less intense rainy period from late September to November.
How many lions are there in Benin?
Lion populations in Benin and Senegal have declined from a few thousand in the 18th century to just a few hundred now. Latest estimates suggest that some 120 lions live in Benin.
Are there crocodiles in Benin?
Reptiles. Nile crocodiles (Crocodylus niloticus) the largest living reptile seen in river banks and ponds in the two protected parks, the dwarf caiman, smaller and docile species of chameleons in 100 colour variations.
Which part of Africa is Benin?
Benin is located in West Africa and covers a land area Of 112,622 Sq. km. and constitutes a long stretch of hand perpendicular to the Coast of the Gulf of Guinea.
Is Benin a rich or poor country?
Benin is a small, mostly rural country on Africa's west coast. It has nearly 11 million people and around half live on less than a dollar a day. The relatively new nation is among the world's poorest countries.
What is voodoo in Benin?
Voodoo is completely normal in Benin. ... The Voodoo spiritual world consists of Mahou, the supreme being and about 100 divinities - or Voodoos - who represent different phenomena, such as war and blacksmiths (Gou), illness, healing and earth (Sakpata), storms, lightning and justice (Heviosso) or water (Mami Wata).
