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COUNTRY INFORMATION - BENIN

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Location Of Benin
Benin is located in Western Africa, which is bordering the Bight of Benin, between Nigeria and Togo. Benin has a population of 7M. 50% of its population are of indigenous beliefs, 30% are Christian and 20% are Muslim. The capital of Benin is Porto Novo.

Airports
Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO) is located 5km or 3 miles west of the city. Taxis are available, or if you fancy something more stylish, limousines are also available to transport you to the city. The travel time is approximately 15-20 minutes.

Language
The official language spoken in Benin, is French. Other languages are also spoken such as Bariba and Fulani, which are spoken in the north, also Fon and Yoruba spoken in the south. Some English is spoken also.

Places To Go
Try out Benin’s two national parks. Pendjari and & #8216;W’ are simply the greatest places to view wildlife where you can see many wild animals such as Lions, Hippos, Antelopes and Elephants.

Ministère de la Culture, de l’Artisanat et du Tourisme
01 BP 2037
Cotonou
Benin
Tel: 307 010 or 307 014.
Fax: 307 031.
E-mail: sq@tourisme.gouv.bj
Website: www.tourisme.gouv.bj

Republic of Benin Consulate
Dolphin House
16 The Broadway
Stanmore
Middlesex
HA7 4DW
UK
Tel: (020) 8954 8800.
Fax: (020) 8954 8844.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 1000-1230 and 1400-1630.

Embassy of the Republic of Benin
87 Avenue Victor Hugo
75116 Paris
France
Tel: (1) 4500 9882.
Fax: (1) 4501 8202.
E-mail: ambassade@ambassade.benin.gofornet.com
Website: www.ambassade-benin.org

The British High Commission in Lagos deals with enquiries relating to Benin (see Nigeria section).

CIA World Factbook - Benin
Africa Guide - Benin - A complete and comprehensive guide to Benin, detailing accommodation, safaris, visitor travel information and more.
Benin Post - Global Benin news service providing up to date information on current affairs and latest news.

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