Benin: Embassies and consulates abroad
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Country Information
Benin is a country in West Africa.
Benin is bordered by Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east, Niger to the northeast and Burkina Faso to the northwest. -
Area
114 763 km2 -
Capital
Cotonou -
Main cities
Cotonou, Abomey-Calavi, Porto-Novo, Parakou, Djougou. -
Currency
CFA Franc (XOF) -
Main spoken languages
French, Fon, Yoruba, Bariba, Gungbe, Aja-gbe, Ayizo-gbe. -
Points of interest
Historical Museum of Abomey, Dantokpa, Temple of the Pythons, Fidjrossè Beach, Door of No Return, Honmè Museum, Ouidah History Museum, Pendjari National Park, W Benin-Niger National Park.