Benin

Sure! Benin is a country located in West Africa. It has a variety of geographical features that make it unique and beautiful. One important feature of Benin is its coastline along the Gulf of Guinea, where you can find sandy beaches and warm waters. Inland, there are lush forests with tall trees and colorful wildlife like monkeys and birds.

1. What is one important geographical feature of Benin?
2. Where can you find the coastline of Benin?
3. What kind of wildlife can be found in the forests of Benin?
4. Why are the rivers in Benin important?
5. Describe the Atakora Mountains in the north of Benin.

A Visit to Porto-Novo

My name is Bella and I am 8 years old. I recently had an amazing adventure visiting the city of Porto-Novo in Benin! Porto-Novo is such a cool place with lots of interesting things to see and do.

1. I visited the Royal Palace of King Toffa, which was so grand and beautiful. The palace had colorful walls and intricate carvings that told stories of the past.

1. What is the name of the child?
2. How old is the child?
3. Which city did the child visit in Benin?
4. What tourist attraction did the child mention visiting?
5. Can you describe the Royal Palace of King Toffa?

Benin Fact Finder

Your Turn...

After learning all about Benin, how about creating a guide for a tourist thinking about visiting? You should include a number of landmarks or tourist attractions they should visit. You could also find them accommodation and restaurants. You might design an itinerary on an online mapping site with directions to each place. Be inventive and see what you can produce!

Slideshow - Benin
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