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Benin
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Where the party never stops, unless it's siesta time.
Benin: Land of delicious jollof rice, and even more delicious gossip.
Benin: Where the beaches are as beautiful as the people are charming, but don't forget your sunscreen (and your charm).
Benin is the birthplace of the Vodun (Voodoo) religion.
The country was formerly the site of the Kingdom of Dahomey, a powerful West African state.
📊 Basic Information
Capital
Porto-Novo
Population
14,200,000
Area
112,760
Currency
XOF (CFA Franc)
GDP
21.4 billion USD
Dial Code
+229
Top Level Domain
.bj
🌐 Cultural & Geographic Information
Languages
French
Fon
Yoruba
Bariba
Largest Cities
Cotonou
Porto-Novo
Abomey-Calavi
Time Zones
UTC+1
Alternative Names
Republic of Benin