In addition to the Bariba people, this nation is home to the Tammari and Somba.
One of this nation's ethnic groups annually celebrates Gani, a horsemanship festival, and is centered on the city of Nikki. In addition to the Bariba people, this nation is home to the Tammari and Somba. Until its partition in the 19th century, the kingdom of Borgu was centered in the northeast of this modern day country, and its Pendjari National Park adjoins the Arli National Park of a bordering nation. The Atakora Mountains lie in the north of this nation, which is split by the Oueme River, and its city of Malanville lies on the Niger River. The Celestial Church of Christ was founded in this nation, and its city of Ouidah is the center of Voodoo. The Yoruba and Fon peoples are the largest ethnic groups of this nation, and until 1975 it was known as ► Dahomey. Located between Nigeria and Togo, for 10 points, name this African nation with largest city Cotonou and capital at Porto Novo.
One of this nation's ethnic groups annually celebrates Gani, a horsemanship festival, and is centered on the city of Nikki.
Republic of Benin