Benin (Africa / Western Africa)

This article deals with the independent country of Benin, which should not be confused with the Kingdom of Benin, which is now the Benin region of Nigeria, or with Benin City in the Benin region of Nigeria.

Geography of Benin (Africa)

Benin, a narrow, north-south strip of land in West Africa, lies between the Equator and the Tropic of Cancer. Benin's latitude ranges from 6°30′ N to 12°30′ N and its longitude from 1° E to 3°40′ E.

Dapaong (Africa / Western Africa / Togo)

Dapaong (also known as Dapaongo or Dapango) is a city in northern Togo, It is situated 638 km north of the capital Lomé, near the border with Burkina Faso. It is a market town and has a small museum.

Sokodé (Africa / Western Africa / Togo)

Sokodé is the second largest city in Togo, with a population of 86,500 (2004). Situated 339 km north of Lomé, in the center of the country, between the Mo and Mono rivers, it is a commercial center for the surrounding agricultural areas.

Yendi (Africa / Western Africa / Ghana)

Yendi is a town in the northeastern quadrant of Ghana in the Dagbon territory. As of 2000, it has a population of 31,633 people.

Ilorin (Africa / Western Africa / Nigeria)

Ilorin is one of the largest cities in Nigeria and is the capital of Kwara State. It has a population of 1,136,854.

Kainji Lake (Africa / Western Africa / Nigeria)

Kainji Lake, in western Nigeria, is a reservoir on the Niger River, formed by the Kainji Dam. It was formed in 1968 and is a part of Niger State and Kebbi State.

Mango (Togo) (Africa / Western Africa / Togo)

Mango or Sansanné-Mango is a city in Togo. It is situated in the Savanes Region, 26 km from the border with Ghana.

Kara (Togo) (Africa / Western Africa / Togo)

Kara is a city in northern Togo, situated 413 km north of the capital Lomé. Originally known as Lama-Kara, Etienne Eyadéma was born nearby and has developed the former village into an administrative and industrial centre, including a large brewery.