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Benin
Benin is a West African nation bordered by Togo, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, and Niger, with a small coastline on the Gulf of Guinea. The capital is Porto-Novo, but the government is based in Cotonou, the largest city. The country covers over 112,000 square kilometers and has a population estimated at 11 to 13 million.
Formerly known as Dahomey, Benin gained independence from France in 1960. It has experienced periods of democracy, military rule, and a Marxist-Leninist government before transitioning to a stable multi-party democracy in the 1990s. Benin's economy relies heavily on agriculture, with exports including cotton and palm oil, and it is a member of regional organizations such as ECOWAS. The nation is ethnically and linguistically diverse and has a tropical climate.
Must-see Attractions in Benin
Royal Palaces of Abomey
Abomey, Zou Department
Abomey Historical Museum
Abomey
Agongointo Zoungoudo Underground Town
~9 km from Abomey
Temple of Pythons
Ouidah
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Royal Palace (Musée Honmé)
Porto-Novo
Great Mosque of Porto Novo
Porto-Novo
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Benin
| S.No. | UNESCO Place Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Palaces of Abomey, Zou |
| 2 | W-Arly-Pendjari Complex, Atakora |
| 3 | Koutammakou, the Land of the Batammariba, Atakora |
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