WebBenin A republic in western Africa, south of NIGER and between TOGO and NIGERIA. Its capital is Porto-Novo. It was formerly called Dahomey. In the 17th century it was a kingdom in the southern area of Africa. Coastal footholds were established by the French who deposed the ruler by 1892. WebSince the seventeenth century, the Fon have been concentrated in the Benin region and the southwestern part of Nigeria. The Fon people, like other neighboring ethnic groups in West Africa, remained an oral tradition society through late medieval era, without ancient historical records.

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WebBenin: 1 n a country on western coast of Africa; formerly under French control Synonyms: Dahomey , Republic of Benin Example of: African country , African nation any one of the … WebBenin Means Cited Source International Interest Also see international interest Other Dictionary Sources A country on western coast of Africa; formerly under French control Synonyms: dahomey and republic of benin Wiktionary From Portuguese Benim, from Isekiri Ubinu, from Yoruba ile ibinu (“house of vexation”). nwa travel agencies

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WebEwe ( Eʋe or Eʋegbe [ɛβɛɡ͡bɛ]) [2] is a language spoken by approximately 20 million people in West Africa, mainly in Ghana, Togo and Benin, and also in some other countries like Liberia and southwestern Nigeria. [1] Ewe is … WebBenin belonged to the British Empire until 1960. Then it became part of the independent country of Nigeria. Today, the Oba of Benin leads religious ceremonies, but he no longer … nwa trout fly fishing