Benin
Africa · Western Africa
- Capital
- Porto-Novo
Famous for
- Animal West African lion
- Food Pâte
- Festival Vodun Festival
- Landmark Royal Palaces of Abomey
- Sport Football
Three facts
Country
Benin's Pendjari park, part of the W-Arly-Pendjari complex, shelters the largest remaining West African lion population.
Capital: Porto-Novo
Porto-Novo's Great Mosque was built in a striking Afro-Brazilian architectural style.
Flag
Benin restored its original green, yellow and red flag in 1990 after abandoning it for 15 years.
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