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Benin Africa ☎ +229 68 99 60 47 Last Updated: 04/02/2025 |
| Benin, officially the Republic of Benin, is a country in West Africa. The capital is Porto-Novo, and the seat of government is in Cotonou, the most populous city and economic capital. Its population in 2022 was estimated to be 13,754,688. Agriculture plays an important role in Benin's economy, generating 70 per cent of employment and nearly 25 per cent of GDP. | |
| Cotton is the primary export commodity providing nearly 40 per cent of Benin’s GDP and roughly 80 per cent of official export receipts. | |
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W National Park Place » Outdoors The W National Park is a major national park in West Africa around a meander in the River Niger shaped like the letter W. 329 views 💖 1Benin |
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Door of No Return Place » Historical Place The Door of No Return is a memorial arch in Ouidah, Benin. The concrete and bronze arch, which stands on the beach, is a memorial to the enslaved Africans who were taken from the slave port of Ouidah to the Americas. 320 views 💖 1Ouidah, Benin |
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Chutes de Tanougou Place » Outdoors Tanougou Falls is a waterfall in the Atakora mountains on the edge of the Pendjari Game Park in the north of Benin. 391 views 💖 1Tanguieta, Benin |
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Royal Palaces of Abomey Place » Historical Place The Royal Palaces of Abomey are 12 palaces spread over an area of 40 hectares (100 acres) at the heart of the Abomey town in Benin. 422 views 💖 1Abomey, Benin |
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Porto Novo Place » City Porto-Novo is the official capital of Benin, located in West Africa along the Gulf of Guinea. It’s the second-largest city in the country, after Cotonou, which is the economic hub. Known for its rich history and diverse cultural influences, Porto-Novo has roots that trace back to the colonial period and beyond, blending local Yoruba traditions with French and Portuguese legacies. 50 views 💖 1Benin |
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