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Cotonou • Africa/Porto-Novo

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Country Information

Capital
Cotonou
Population
2,350,229
Area
112,622 km²
Largest City
Cotonou
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Not Observed
ISO Code
BJ / BEN
Time Zones
1 zone
Languages
French
Currency
West African CFA Franc (CFA) - CFA100
Coordinates
Decimal:6.3654, 2.4183
DMS:6°21′55″N, 2°25′06″E
Elevation
Highest:658 m
Lowest:0 m
Average:329 m
International Dialing Code
+229

Time Zones

• Africa/Porto-Novo| WAT (UTC+1)

Geographic Extremes

Northernmost
Malanville
Southernmost
Cotonou
Easternmost
Malanville
Westernmost
Djougou

About Benin

•Benin was formerly known as Dahomey and was a powerful kingdom in West Africa during the 17th to 19th centuries.
•The Kingdom of Dahomey is renowned for its military prowess and the unique role of women in its army, known as the Amazons of Dahomey.
•Benin is home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Royal Palaces of Abomey, which served as the capital of the Dahomey Kingdom.
•The country has a rich cultural heritage, including vibrant traditions in music, dance, and art, particularly in the Vodun religion.
•Benin is considered the birthplace of Vodun, which is practiced by a significant portion of the population and features a pantheon of spirits.
•The Benin Art is famous for its bronze plaques and sculptures, especially those created during the reign of the Benin Kingdom in present-day Nigeria.
•The country has a diverse geography that includes coastal regions along the Atlantic Ocean and savanna landscapes in the north.
•Benin's economy relies heavily on agriculture, with cotton being one of its major cash crops, alongside yams and cashews.
•The official language of Benin is French, but numerous indigenous languages such as Fon and Yoruba are widely spoken.
•Benin's traditional festivals, such as the Voodoo Festival, attract visitors from around the world and showcase its cultural heritage.
•The country has made significant strides in democratic governance since the 1990s, transitioning from a Marxist-Leninist state to a multi-party democracy.
•Benin is known for its rich biodiversity, including the Pendjari National Park, which is home to elephants, lions, and various other wildlife species.
•The country celebrates its independence from France on August 1, 1960, marking the beginning of its sovereignty.
•Benin is recognized for its unique culinary traditions, which often feature dishes made from maize, cassava, and various spices.

Cities in Benin

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Cities by Population

CotonouAbomey-CalaviPorto-NovoParakouGodomèAbomeyDjougouBohiconEkpéNikkiMalanvilleKandiKérouNatitingouPobéOuidahLokossaBassilaKétouDassa-ZoumèAllada

Popular Cities in Benin

CotonouAbomey-CalaviPorto-NovoParakouGodomè
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