Benin Research Paper

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Benin is a country in West Africa.
The official name of the country is the Republic of Benin.
As of 1 January 2017, the population of Benin was estimated to be 11,324,032 people.
The Benin Republic is a West African country on the Gulf of Guinea. Bordered by Togo, Burkina Faso, Niger and Nigeria.
The official language of Benin is French.
They use other indigenous languages such as Fon and Yoruba
The largest religious group in Benin is Roman Catholicism, followed closely by Islam, Vodun and Protestantism.
Benin art is the art from the Kingdom of Benin or Edo Empire (1440–1897)
Beninese Cuisine is known in Africa for its fascinating ingredients and appetizing dishes. Beninese cuisine require lots of fresh meals distributed with a diversity of
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It’s more than a belief system it’s a way of life, including culture, philosophy, language, art, dance, music and medicine. They use it to cure people and poison enemies. Voodoo Gods
Gou- such as war and blacksmith
Sakpata- illness,healing and earth
Hevioso- storms, lightning and justice
Mami Wata- water
The Pendjari National Park lies in north west Benin. It is known for its wildlife and is home to some of the last populations of big game like elephants, West African lions, hippopotamuses, buffalo and various antelopes in West Africa. The park is also known for its richness in birds.
The W National Park is a major national park in West Africa around a meander in the River Niger shaped like a “W”. The park is known for its large mammals, including aardvarks, baboons, buffalo, caracal, cheetahs, elephants, hippopotami, African leopards, West African lions, serval and warthdogs.
The President is Patrice Talon
Benin’s financial freedom outcome is 56.7, making its economy the 120th self-governing in the 2018 Index. Its overall score has reduced by 2.5 points, with a plunge in scores for the fiscal health and trade freedom indicators overwhelming an upgrade in business

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