Benin

SHORT INFORMATION

Overview of Benin

Officially name: The Republic of Benin

Capital: Porto-Novo

Largest city: Cotonou

Official language: French

Government: Multiparty democracy

SHORT INFORMATION

Rivers of Benin

This is a list of rivers in Benin. This list is arranged west to east by drainage basin, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name.

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Culture of Benin

Songs and dances are a part of the social fabric of Benin and celebrate joyous events such as festivals, childbirth, rites of passage, or occasions of sorrow such as mourning of the dead.