countries of africa, benin mini unit study

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Countries of AfricaStudents Notes & Lesson Plans

Benin

St Aidens Homeschool

South Africa


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BeninBenin , officially the Republic of Benin , is a country in WesternAfrica, formerly known as Dahomey (until 1975) or Dahomania.It borders Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east and Burkina Fasoand Niger to the north; its short coastline to the south leads tothe Bight of Benin. Its capital is Porto Novo, but the seat ofgovernment is Cotonou.


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Motto "Fraternit, Justice, Travail" (French)"Fellowship, Justice, Labour"

Anthem L'Aube Nouvelle (French)The Dawn of a New Day

Capital Porto Novo1

628N, 236E

Largest city Cotonou

Official languages French

Government Multipartydemocracy

- President Yayi Boni

Independence from France

- Date August 1, 1960

Area

- Total

112,622 km (101st)43,483 sq mi

- Water (%) 1.8

Population

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July2005 estimate 8,439


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Flag (image):

Coat of Arms


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Provinces and municipalities

Departments and communes

Departments of Benin

Benin is divided into 12 departments (French: dpartements ),and subdivided into 77 communes. In 1999, the previous sixdepartments were each split into two halves, forming thecurrent 12. The new six departments have not been assigned a

capital yet.

1. Alibori2. Atakora3. Atlantique4. Borgou5. Collines6. Donga7. Kouffo8. Littoral9. Mono10. Oum11. Plateau12. Zou


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This is a list of cities and towns in Benin Abomey Abomey-Calavi

Allada Aplahou Athim Banikoara Bassila Bembrk Btrou Bohicon Bori Boukoumb Com Cotonou Cov Dassa-Zoum Djougou Dogbo-Tota Ganvie Grand Popo Kandi Krou Ktou Kouand Lokossa Malanville Natitingou Ndali Nikki Ouidah Parakou Phonko Pob Porga Porto Novo Sakt Savalou Sav Sgbana Tanguita Tchaourou


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BLANK OUTLINE MAP


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How many?

Look at the sentence below and create as many wordsas you can using the letters in the sentence.

The Republic of Benin, is a country in Western Africa


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ANSWER KEY

1 2

N I G E R I A

N

3

T T

4 5

F E L L O W S H I P

R G E O

E O M R

6

B E N I N T

7

C C O

8H C O M M U N E S

T O

O V

9

F R A N C E U

O

U

Across

1. This country borders Benin to theEast. (7)

4. The motto of Benin (in English) is"F............. Justice, Labour" (10)

6. This country is in Western Africa andis the subject we are studying. (5)

8. Benin is divided into 12 departmentsand 77 of these. (8)

9. This country obtainedindependence from F.... on 01August 1960. (6)

Down

2. "The Dawn of The New Day" is theNational A.... of Benin. (6)

3. This country borders Angola on thewest. (4)

4. This is the official language. (6)

5. This is the capital city (2 words). (9)

7. This is the city where theGovernment has its main seat. It isalso the largest city in the country.(7)


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Teaching Notes & Lesson Plans

Where is it?

How big is it?How long are the boundaries?

What is the climate like?

What is the land like?

What natural resources are there?

How is the land used?

What dangerous things are there?

Describe the people.

What languages are spoken?

What wildlife is there?

What is the national flower or plant?

What is the national animal?

Are there endangered animals?

Name the biggest city.What is the capital city?

Can you label the towns on the blank map?

Where does the seat of government sit?

Famous people from this country.

Are there well known tourist attractions?

Are there any World Heritage Sites?

What arts and crafts are unique to this country?

Create your own African craft.

Are there any famous African myths, legends or fables thatoriginate from this country?

Write your own short African story.


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