Benin
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Overview
Benin (official name: the Republic of Benin) is a country located in the western part of Africa. Until 1975, it was as Dahomey or Dahomania. It covers an area of 112,622 km² and its population is 8,439,000 (2005). Benin has many ethnic groups and the present population is a mixture of many such groups. The people of Benin have developed a distinct martial culture which is rarely found in other parts of Africa.
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Hotels and lodging
Attractions
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Shopping
Maps and transportation
Getting to Benin
Exploring Benin
Practical information and resources
- Currency: CFA franc (XOF)
- Time zone: WAT (UTC+1)
- Official language(s): French
Restaurants
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Nightlife
Photo gallery
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Everything else
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External resources
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