19. Near the border with Burkina Faso, surrounded by the Atakora mountain range and bounded by a river, is Benin's most important national park. What is its name (in English)?
From Quiz Republic of Benin, Formerly Dahomey
Answer:
Pendjari National Park
Parc National de la Pandjari, as it is called in Benin's official language of French, is named for the Pendjari River which forms the border with Burkina Faso. It is part of a large complex of protected areas spanning Burkina Faso, Benin and Niger, called "The WAP", which also includes Arli National Park in Burkina Faso and W National Park. The area is known for its wildlife, including elephants, monkeys, lions, hippopotamuses, buffalo, various antelopes, and a vast array of birds, including many species of stork. It was considered one of the last habitats of the Painted Hunting Dog (Lycaon pictus), but the species is now considered to be locally extinct.