Western Africa, bordering the Bight of Benin, between Nigeria and Togo.
Present-day Benin is comprised of about 42 ethnic groups, including the Yoruba in the southeast, who migrated from what is now Nigeria in the 12th cen ...
Longitude: 2.25
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Benin:
8,460.559 km
Terrain:
Mostly flat to undulating plain; some hills and low mountains.
Natural Resources:
Small offshore oil deposits, limestone, marble, timber.
Industries:
Textiles, food processing, construction materials, cement.
Population: 14,697,052
The population is primarily located in the south, with the highest concentration of people residing in and around the cities on the Atlantic coast; most of the north remains sparsely populated with higher concentrations of residents in the west.
Area: 112,622 km2
slightly smaller than Pennsylvania
Sandbanks create difficult access to a coast with no natural harbors, river mouths, or islands.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| fra | French |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| XOF | West African CFA franc | Fr |
Capital City: Porto-Novo
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 4:40 pm (GMT+01:00)
Visiting Benin
You're in for a treat! Benin is a fascinating place to explore, especially from November to February. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful landscapes and national parks
- Diverse wildlife and traditional festivals
- Poor infrastructure and healthcare
- High levels of poverty
- Health risks such as malaria
- 3.2MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Beninese cuisine features maize, rice, and yams.
- Popular dishes include akassa and pâte.
- Fruits like mangoes and bananas are widely enjoyed.
- Visit the Pendjari National Park
- Explore the city of Ouidah
- Relax on the beaches of Grand-Popo
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