Country Profiles: Benin Webquest Worksheet

This worksheet on Benin guides students through a detailed exploration of the country, helping them research and organize key information across several sections. Students begin with basic information such as the capital city Porto-Novo, official language (French), population, and currency (West African CFA franc). The geography section highlights Benin’s location in West Africa, neighboring countries, major cities, climate, and natural features such as the Niger River, coastal plains, and tropical forests. Government and politics introduces Benin’s presidential republic system, current leaders, and national symbols like the flag and anthem. The economy section covers major industries including agriculture, cotton production, trade, and tourism. The culture and society portion explores religions such as Vodun, Christianity, and Islam, traditional foods, festivals, and notable music and art. Reflection questions encourage students to consider what surprised them, compare Benin to their own country, and identify places they would like to visit.

Keywords: Benin, Porto-Novo, West Africa, Niger River, coast, tropical forests, culture, economy, government, tourism, agriculture, cotton, Vodun, Christianity, Islam, music, art, festivals, geography, Model United Nations (MUN), reflection