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Country Name

Benin

Country Code

BJ - BEN

Country Calling Code

+229

Country Profile

A virtual guide to Benin. The Republic of Benin is from north to south a long stretched country in West Africa, situated east of Togo and west of Nigeria, it is bordered to the north by Burkina Faso and Niger, in south by the the Bight of Benin, in the Gulf of Guinea, that part of the tropical North Atlantic Ocean which is roughly south of West Africa. Benin's coastline is just 121 km (75 mi) long. With an area of 112,622 km² the country is slightly larger than Bulgaria, or slightly smaller than the U.S. state Pennsylvania. Benin's former name, until 1975, was Dahomey.

Capital Name

Porto-Novo

Languages

French (official), Fon and Yoruba in the south; Nagot, Bariba and Dendi in the north.

Country Currency

West African CFA franc

Time Zone

Local Time = UTC +1h

Driving (Left/Right)

drives on the right

Population

1.15 crores (2018)

Country Area

112,622 km² (43,483 sq. mi.)

Place to Visit

Cotonou, Benin Petrol being sold in the streets of Ouidah Porto Novo, Benin Voodoo market near Abomey, Benin Grand-Popo Natitingou Bohicon, Underground Village Tanguieta, Benin Parakou, Benin Lake Nokoue Tchaourou Nikki, Benin Pehunco, Benin Boukoumb, Benin Malanville, Benin

News

Benin has a vibrant media landscape. The Constitution of Benin, adopted in 1990, guarantees and protects freedom of expression, including freedom of the press, but harsh libel laws have been used against journalists. A new media law has decriminalized media offences except for insulting the president and endangering national security. Online Newspaper (in French) Fraternite A private daily newspaper. La Montagne Recent news from Benin. L'événement Précis National and Africa related news. Le Matinal Quotidien Le Matinal is a private daily newspaper. La Nation Benin government daily with official news and information. BeninInfo Benin website with recent news. TV Broadcasting and Television of Benin (ORTB) National Television.

Art Culture

Abomey Historical Museum Created by the French colonial administration in 1943, situated on the palatial site and comprises the palaces of King Guézo and King Glèlè. West African Vodun Wikipedia article about Voodoo tradition which is closly related with Benin and theFon and Yoruba people of West Africa. Vodun Festival in Ouidah Orishala, the Voodoo music festival (in French). Music Angélique Kidjo SIte of the Benin born singer.

Economy Business

Bank of Africa The Bank of Africa Group is a multinational bank in Africa. Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) Central Bank of Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal, and Togo. Union Économique et Monétaire Ouest Africaine (UEMOA) West African Economic and Monetary Union (in French) IZF.net, le portail de la Zone Franc CFA Information about business and investment in the African countries within the monetary system of the Franc Zone - CFA. (in French) Benin Chamber of Commerce and Industry Provides information about the chamber and business and investment in Benin. Conseil des Investisseurs Privés au Bénin Council of Private Investors in Benin, the CIPB association website.

Transport

Tourisme Benin Benin's official tourism website. (in French) Travel to Benin and Tourism Benin Embassy with some information about travel in the country. Discover Benin Website about tourism in Benin with information about the country. Benin Travel Information and Travel Guide by Lonely Planet.

Tourism

Discover Benin: Ganvie, Ouidah, Cotonou, Abomey, Parakou, Grand-Popo, Port-Novo, Natitingou, Pendjari National Park. Links to accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, tours and much more. Tourisme Benin-Benin's official tourism website. (in French) Travel to Benin and Tourism-Benin Embassy with some information about travel in the country. Discover Benin-Website about tourism in Benin with information about the country. Benin Travel Information and Travel Guide by Lonely Planet.

Education

Ecole du Patrimoine Africain School of African Heritage, an institution for vocational training in heritage conservation in Benin.

Visa Process

NOTES FOR BENIN TOURIST VISAS: Your visa will begin the date of issue valid for 30 or 90 days May not be obtained upon arrival TOURIST REQUIREMENTS FOR BENIN VISAS: One completed Benin visa application Write on top of your application choice (single, multi 30 or multi 90) One passport type photo Scanned copy of passport Non-USA passport holders must provide a copy of green card or US Visa and I-94 One copy of proof of vaccination for yellow fever One copy of flight itinerary

Additional Information

Tropical, average temperatures between 24 and 31 C. Humid in south; semiarid in north. Type: Republic under multiparty democratic rule. Independence: 1 August 1960 (fom France). Constitution: 10 December 1990. Natural resources: Small offshore oil deposits, limestone, marble, timber. Agriculture products: Cotton, corn, cassava (tapioca), yams, beans, palm oil, peanuts, livestock (2001) Industries: Textiles, food processing, construction materials, cement (2001) Exports - commodities: cotton, cashews, shea butter, textiles, palm products, seafood

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