Benin or Benin Republic and formerly known as Dahomey is a country in West Africa. It is the birth place of Vodoo religion. It is a tropical nation, highly dependent on agriculture and is a large exporter of raw cashew, palm oil ,soya bean and cotton.
Benin covers an area of 11.49 square kilometres and has a multi ethnic population of Christians followed by Islam and Vodoo.
Benin’s geographical location enables it to have trade, transportation, transit and tourism activities with neighbouring countries.
Capital: Porto Novo
Famous Market: Dantogpa Market
Historical Place: City of Ouidah
Independence Day: 01st Aug 1960
Currency-West African Franc(CFA)
Bank-NSIA Bank
Port- Cotonou
Citizen-Beninnese
Airport- Cadjehoun Airport