Benin Short Introduction for Travelers
| Capital | Porto-Novo is the official capital; Cotonou is the seat of government |
| Government | Republic under multiparty democratic rule |
| Currency | Communaute Financiere Africaine franc (XOF) |
| Area | total: 112,620 km2 water: 2,000 km2 land: 110,620 km2 |
| Population | 7,862,944 (July 2006 est.) |
| Language | French (official), Fon, Yoruba, other tribal languages |
| Religion | Indigenous beliefs (Animism & Voodoo) 50%, Christian 30%, Muslim 20% |
| Electricity | 220 |
| Country code | 229 |
| Time Zone | GMT+1 |
Best 5 Places To Visit in Benin
1 Centre Songhai PORTO NOVO
2 Zinzou Foundation Museum OUIDAH
3 Route des Esclaves OUIDAH
4 Grand Marché de Dantokpa COTONOU
5 Parc National de la Pendjari THE ATAKORA REGION