In the south, the landscape is very distinct with immense palm groves scattered across the fertile plateau of the Terre de Barre. The coastal region is characterized by lagoons and marshes formed by the three main rivers of the country flowing into the coastal sandy barriers. As the birthplace of voodoo and home to 42 distinct ethnic groups, Benin is steeped in a rich cultural diversity and a complex history.
The Republic of Benin. Total Area: km 2 Population: 10 Ecoregions and Topography of Benin. High Resolution Download. Environmental Highlights Deforestation Susceptible to drought in the north Land degradation Stability of the protected areas High biodiversity. Case Studies. Soon the Portuguese merchants came to get slaves from Allada and neighboring Dahomey. In the 18th century, Porto Novo was a large West African slave port, operated by the locals, but supported by Portuguese merchants residing permanently in the city.
After the attack, the city accepted the presence of the French army to be protected against the British.
In , France added Porto Novo to the Dahomey colony. In , Porto-Novo was the capital of the entire Dahomey colony. In , the Dahomey colony gained independence from France. Along with the independence from , Porto Novo remained as the capital of Dahomey. According to estimates, Porto Novo has a population of , Porto Novo has an area of square kilometers. The coastal zone is dominated by the Ecuadorian climate.
In general, 2 main seasons can be mentioned. Rainy season takes place between March — June period and September — November. Other months are dry. The warm winds of Harmattan are effective between December and March.
The hottest period of the year is February to April. Both cool and dry season is from November to February.
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