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🇧🇯Benin

The birthplace of Vodun (voodoo) — a stilt-village lagoon city, royal palaces, and a powerful slave-route history along the West African coast.

Capital
Porto-Novo
Language
French
Currency
XOF (West African CFA Franc)
Power
220 V · plug type C, E
Best time to visit
Nov–Feb (dry season)
Now in Porto-Novo
— · —
Weather
— °C

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Notable places in Benin

Ganvié

A remarkable lake village of stilt houses, the “Venice of Africa”.

Ouidah

The spiritual home of Vodun and the moving “Route of Slaves” to the Door of No Return.

Abomey

The UNESCO royal palaces of the powerful Dahomey kingdom.

About Benin

Visa info

Benin visa: Most visitors use Benin’s e-Visa online. Check current rules.
Visa rules change frequently. Always confirm with the official embassy or consulate of Benin for your specific nationality before booking flights.

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