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The Benin River is a river that flows through the south west of Nigeria. [1] [2]The river starts under the name "Ethiope" in the south east of the state, Edo.Subsequently, it runs through various cities and villages, such as Umutu, Owah Abbi, Obiaruku, Abraka, Igun Watershed, Idjerhe Kingdom, Sapele, Mosogar and Koko.
Map of Benin showing the main rivers and tributeries. This is a list of rivers in Benin. This list is arranged west to east by drainage basin, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name. Volta River (Ghana) Oti River. Kara River; Pendjari River; Mono River. Couffo River (Kouffo River) Ouémé River. Zou River. Agbado ...
Great Fish River - South Africa; Great Kei River - South Africa; Black Kei River - South Africa; White Kei River - South Africa; Groot River(s) - South Africa. Groot River (Western Cape) Groot River (Southern Cape) Groot River (Eastern Cape) another name for the Orange River - South Africa, Lesotho, Namibia; Gamtoos River - South Africa; Ihosy ...
Ovonramwen, Oba of Benin from 1888- January 1898 An Oba on horseback with attendants from 16th century An Oba of Benin from the late 17th century. The Oba of Benin is the traditional ruler and the custodian of the culture of the Edo people and all Edoid people. The then Kingdom of Benin (not to be confused with the modern-day and unrelated ...
Map showing the major rivers of Nigeria. This is a list of rivers of Nigeria . [ 1 ] This list is arranged by drainage basin and from west to east, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name.
Digital Benin lists 131 institutions from 20 countries with Benin cultural heritage in their collections. This new online platform allows visitors to learn about the specifications, location and provenance of more than 5,000 African artifacts, including maps, high-resolution images, and the title of the works in English and Edo languages. [91] [92]
Yorubaland (Yoruba: Ilẹ̀ Káàárọ̀-Oòjíire) is the homeland and cultural region of the Yoruba people in West Africa.It spans the modern-day countries of Nigeria, Togo and Benin, and covers a total land area of 142,114 km 2 (54,871 sq mi).
The king of Portugal developed a close alliance with Oba Esigie, who was the first Oba of Benin to have spoken Portuguese. A Benin Bronze head for display at a shrine to the Obas, a tradition started under Ewuare. Ewuare greatly expanded the arts in Benin during his reign and was aided greatly in this through increased trade.