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Hace 4 días · Benin, country of western Africa. The official capital is Porto-Novo, but Cotonou is Benin’s largest city, its chief port, and its de facto administrative capital. Benin was a French colony from the late 19th century until 1960. Learn more about the history, geography, and culture of Benin in this article.
- Cultural Life
Benin - Culture, Traditions, Music: French colonial rule and...
- History
Benin - Precolonial, Colonial, Independence: As a political...
- Plant and Animal Life
Benin - Wildlife, Mangroves, Savannah: The original rain...
- Porto-Novo
The city is the administrative capital of the government of...
- Cotonou
Cotonou, port city and de facto capital of Benin. It is...
- Benin, Togo, Niger
Ouémé River, river rising in the Atacora massif in...
- Bight of Benin
Bight of Benin, bay of the Atlantic Ocean on the western...
- Mono River
Mono River, river rising near the Benin border, northeast of...
- Cultural Life
Hace 3 días · Religion. The Fula were one of the first African tribes to convert to Islam, maintaining it as an intrinsic part of their cultural identity, although in some cases elements of traditional African faiths are mixed in a predominantly Muslim religious syncretism.
Hace 3 días · Its homeland is in Southwestern Nigeria and the adjoining parts of Benin and Togo, a region that has come to be known as Yorubaland. Yoruba religion is formed of diverse traditions and has no single founder.
Hace 2 días · Voodoo altar with several fetishes in Abomey, Benin. Traditional African religions (noting the many different belief systems) are the oldest belief systems among the populations of this region, and include Akan religion, Yoruba religion, Odinani-Igbo, and Serer religion.
Hace 3 días · Religion. Religious syncretism, culture and faith in Africa. Bishop and scripture scholar in Benin says many Catholics in Africa are still too closely tied to esoteric circles, talismans and...
Hace 4 días · Discover 42 fascinating facts about Benin, including its rich culture, historical landmarks, delicious cuisine, and breathtaking natural beauty. Embark on a virtual journey through this captivating West African country.
Hace 2 días · Updated January 24th, 2024 at 10:41 am (Europe\Rome) Interreligious dialogue must teach openness, respect for differences, and the asceticism of a path to be traveled together, says a Catholic...
