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How to reach Cotonou
The city of Cotonou is systematically connected by road to various neighbouring countries such as Niger, Burkina Faso, Nigeria and Togo. As a result, passengers must choose the station of their destination carefully. The city employs a mixed road network, asphalt and unpaved roads. They are both effective, but vary on the importance of weather. The agglomeration also has a…
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How to get around Cotonou
The city of Cotonou uses a multitude of means of transport. As everywhere in West Africa, the bus remains the most used means of transport for the occupants, but often remains disorganized. After the bus, there are the “Zem” or motorcycle taxis, the most used means of transport in Cotonou after the bus. For taxis, you can…
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Cotonou
Cotonou is the commercial capital of Benin and the largest city in the country. Cotonou has great cultural richness with various historical monuments containing notorious events of the past during European domination. Whether it’s a crowd bath at the Dantokpa market or a return to calm on Fidjrossè beach, Cotonou knows how to make travelers happy. Cotonou history…
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Bio Guera monument
The government of Benin erected a monument for Bio Guera. The statue of Bio Guera is located on the roundabout of the Cardinal Bernardin Gantin International Airport in Cadjehoun (AICBG); The monument of Bio Guera has: ▶ HEIGHT 10 meters (7 meters off base) ▶ WIDTH 3 meters ▶ WEIGHT 13 tons ▶ STRUCTURE Steel…
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Bio Guera of Benin
Bio Guera was a Beninois’ fighter. He bought European colonialism. Bio Guera monument The government of Benin erected a monument for Bio Guera. The statue of Bio Guera is located on the roundabout of the Cardinal Bernardin Gantin International Airport in Cadjehoun (AICBG); The monument of Bio Guera has: ▶ HEIGHT 10 meters (7 meters…
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Bio Guera
Bio Guera was a Beninois’ fighter for African freedom and dignity. Bio Guera monument The government of Benin erected a monument for Bio Guera. The statue of Bio Guera is located on the roundabout of the Cardinal Bernardin Gantin International Airport in Cadjehoun (AICBG); The monument of Bio Guera has: ▶ HEIGHT 10 meters (7…
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Fauna of Benin Republic
There are two (2) national parks in the North of Benin Republic: There are elephants, buffaloes, hippos, lions, cheetahs, caimans, antelopes, birds, monkeys, reptiles, leopards, insects, etc. Benin Republic The Republic of Benin is a country in West Africa. Capital: Porto-NovoContinent: AfricaCurrency: West African CFA francOfficial language: FrenchPopulation: 13 million (2021) World BankArea: 112,620 sq…
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Vegetation of Benin Republic
Three (3) types of vegetation are found in Benin Republic: Benin Republic The Republic of Benin is a country in West Africa. Capital: Porto-NovoContinent: AfricaCurrency: West African CFA francOfficial language: FrenchPopulation: 13 million (2021) World BankArea: 112,620 sq kmDialing code: +229 Benin is bordered by Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east, Burkina Faso…
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Hydrography of Benin Republic
Several rivers run through the country. The Beninese basin of the Niger River, which includes the following rivers: The Volta Basin, which includes: The Mono-Couffo basin, which includes: The Ouémé basin: with its 608 km, the Ouémé flows into the Nokoué lagoon and uses the channels of Lagos and Cotonou to communicate with the Atlantic…
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Climate of Benin Republic
Benin has two (02) types of climate: In the south, an equatorial climate with high humidity. Alternating dry seasons (November to March and mid-July to mid-September) and rainy seasons (April to mid-July and mid-September to October). In the centre and north, a tropical climate. A dry season from November to April and a rainy season…