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What is Benin known 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. Benin City is the site of the University of Benin (1970).
What modern day country would Benin be in right now?
It is bordered by Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east, Burkina Faso to the north-west, and Niger to the north-east….Benin.
| Republic of Benin République du Bénin (French) | |
|---|---|
| Location of Benin (dark green) | |
| Capital | Porto-Novoa |
| Largest city | Cotonou |
| Official languages | French |
How do you say hello in Benin?
10 ways to say ‘hello’ to a Nigerian
- Kedu. This is the Ibo translation of “Hello”.
- Bawo ni! If you have visited any Yoruba speaking area, you may have heard this phrase used repeatedly.
- Kóyo. This is used in Benin and neighboring communities.
What is the culture of Benin?
Two things have influenced Benin’s culture more than anything else: voodoo and slavery. Some 60 percent of Beninese follow the voodoo religion – with many cultural aspects and religious syncretism spilling over into other aspects of culture as well.
Who made the Benin flag?
Itsekiri people
Flag of the Kingdom of Benin
| Use | Banner |
| Proportion | 1:2 |
| Design | A red banner charged with two white people, the one to the hoist decapitating the one to the fly with a sword. |
| Designed by | Itsekiri people (possibly) |
Is Benin richer than Nigeria?
Nigeria has a GDP per capita of $5,900 as of 2017, while in Benin, the GDP per capita is $2,300 as of 2017.
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).