Benin is a country in West Africa, Africa. Its capital is Porto-Novo, with a population of approximately 13.3M and a total area of 112,622 km². The official language is French and the currency is the West African CFA Franc (XOF).
Benin covers an area of 112,622 km² with a population density of 118/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $17.8B ($1,338 per capita) and gained independence in 1960. It has a coastline of 121 km.
Benin is the birthplace of Voodoo religion, which spread to Haiti and the Americas through the slave trade. Ganvié, built on stilts over Lake Nokoué, is home to 20,000 people and is called the Venice of Africa.
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The Venice of Africa — 20,000 people living in houses built on stilts over Lake Nokoué
UNESCO palaces of the powerful Dahomey Kingdom — adorned with bas-relief history
Center of Voodoo worship in the birthplace of the religion, with the Python Temple
One of West Africa's best wildlife parks — lions, elephants, hippos and cheetahs
The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo.
The official language(s) of Benin are French.
The population of Benin is approximately 13.3M.
Benin uses the West African CFA Franc (XOF).
Benin is located in Africa, in the West Africa region.
Benin has a GDP of $17.8B, with a GDP per capita of $1,338.
The best time to visit Benin is November–March. The climate is Tropical, two dry seasons.
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