Benin River

The Benin River is a river that flows through the south west of Nigeria. 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. Near Sapele the Ethiope continues into the Benin. From here on the river widens into a small estuary and discharges into the Gulf of Guinea. The Benin is partly a branch of the Niger, as the two rivers are connected through a few streams. The river is also the hub of various commercial activities including a collection point for palm oil and kernels and timber. Another activity around the river and its port include fishing, which includes the harvesting of crayfish and shrimps. The river is also used for transportation since it is wide and deep, while the adjoining land is used for cultivation of arable and commercial crops.

Flows through: Nigeria.

River data from Wikidata (CC0); lengths normalised to a common unit.