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Benin

Officially called the Republic of Benin, this West African nation has a total area of 110,000 sq km. Its official language is French, though indigenous languages like Yoruba and Fon are usually spoken. Its capital is Porto-Novo.

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What is Benin in French?

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Un béninois. (female: une béninoise)

How did traditional art such as benin bronzes reflect the belies of the Benin kingdom?

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Artists signify the importance of the figures in their work by size. The most politically powerful is the largest figure. Sometimes by dress as well.

Is Benin masculine or feminine?

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What convention did benin use in their brass plaques to make the oba stand out?

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The artist emphasized the Oba by making them the largest figure, placing them in the center, and depicting him wearing royal clothing and jewelry. The Oba's attendants are smaller and more simply dressed.

What type of food do people eat in Benin?

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Beninese people eat a variety of foods depending on the region they live in. Many of them eat tropical fruits, fish, beef, manioc, corn, pumpkin seeds, tomatoes, peanuts, eggplants, millet, and yams. They make different types of mush and sauces out of many of these ingredients.

What is benin today?

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Who is the Ambassador to the US for Benin?

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Cyrille Segbe Oguin is the Ambassador to the US for Benin.

What is Benin art made out of?

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The typical house in Benin is built of mud, with a thatch roof, or else built entirely of a palm or straw thatch depending on where in Benin you live.

How did the Kingdom of Benin differ from the Kingdom of Mali during the post classical era?

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APEX: Mali’s leaders converted to Islam, while Benin’s people maintained traditional religions.

What did weomen do in benin?

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What is cotonou 12000000 CFa in Nigeria Naira?

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13,369.04 NGN if u need me 080953910055,08159803350

What kind of government does benin have?

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It was an Obas. It wasn't a representative government when people did not vote for someone to represent them. Council members represented the various people in the kingdom.

What is now the kingdom is now Benin?

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No. Mali and Benin are separate countries.

Which continent is Benin on?

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there are two Benin: Republic of Benin located between Togo and Nigeria on the west coat of Africa and Benin a city located in Nigeria. It is crucial to distinguish between the city and the country

How did the people of Benin trade?

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In the 16th and 17th centuries, the Kingdom of Benin became wealthy trading slaves to the European colonial powers.

Why people from benin speak french?

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in Benin how many people Speak French

Can you list visa free country to benin republic?

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Africa * Burundi (Visa granted upon arrival). * Comoros (Visa granted upon arrival). * Djibouti (Visa granted upon arrival for 10 days or 1 month). * Egypt (Visa granted upon arrival for 14 days for visiting South Sinai resorts only). * Kenya (Visa granted upon arrival for 3 months). * Madagascar (Visa granted upon arrival for 90 days). * Mozambique (Visa granted upon arrival). * Seychelles Visa free for 30 days * Togo (Visa granted upon arrival for 7 days). * Uganda (Visa granted upon arrival). * Dominica (Visa free for 25 days). * Haiti (Visa free for 3 months). * Montserrat (Visa free for 3 months). * Saint Kitts and Nevis (Visa free for 1 month). * Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (Visa free for 1 month). * Trinidad and Tobago (Visa free). * Turks and Caicos Islands (Visa free for 30 days). * Iran (Visa on arrival for 15 days) [1] * Laos (Visa granted upon arrival for 30 days; one passport photo required). * Macau (Visa on arrival for 30 days) * Maldives (Visa granted upon arrival for 30 days). * Nepal (Visa granted upon arrival for 60 days). * Sri Lanka (Visa granted upon arrival for 30 days). * Timor-Leste (Visa granted upon arrival for 30 days).

* Cook Islands (Visa free for 30 days). * Federated States of Micronesia (Visa free for 30 days) * Palau (Visa granted upon arrival for 30 days). * Samoa (Visa free for 30 days) * Tuvalu (Visa granted upon arrival for 1 month). * Fiji (Visa granted upon arrival for 90 days). # ^http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=56123§ionid=351020108

How do you say hello in Benin?

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In Benin, the way to say hello is snapping of the fingers followed by clapping of the hands and saying Nde Ewo.

Is benin republic passport visa free to Malaysia?

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Benin is a country in Africa (West). The citizens of Benin do not need a visa when they travel to Malaysia with one month validity.

How many square miles are in Benin?

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Benin, Africa - 43,484 square miles.