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Benin

Benin is the birthplace of Voodoo religion and home to the historic slave route at Ouidah. The Royal Palaces of Abomey are UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Voodoo OriginsRoyal PalacesPendjari ParkOuidah

Quick Facts

Capital

Porto-Novo

Population

13 million

Languages

French, Fon, Yoruba

Currency

West African CFA Franc (XOF)

55%

Safety Index

32

Cost Index

10

Avg. Mbps

0

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