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Benin UNESCO world heritage sites

Alibori province [capital = Kandi]

W of Niger National Park in Kofuno
The park is known for its large mammals, including aardvarks, baboons, buffalo, caracal, cheetahs, elephants, hippopotami, African leopards, West African lions, serval and warthogs.

Atacora province [capital = Natitingou]

Pendjari National Park in Batia
It boasts stupendous diversity of wildlife from birds, small mammals to four out of the big five: lions, elephants, Sudanese buffaloes and leopards.

Zou province [capital = Abomey]

Royal Palaces in Abomey at Royal Palace of King Behanzin + Royal Palaces of Danxome + Royal Palace of King Akaba and Queen Hangbe
The palaces have organizational constants because each is surrounded by walls and built around three courtyards (outer, inner, private). The use of traditional materials and polychrome bas-reliefs are important architectural features.