National Symbols of Benin
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Benin is a country in Africa. It shares borders with the following countries: Togo, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Niger, . The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo.
The official language is French and the West African CFA franc is the currency of the Benin. The domain is .bj and the country code is +229.
National day is celebrated on 1 Aug 1960. Every country in the world has national symbols including national animal, national flower, motto, etc and Benin is no exception.
In Benin, Football is considered as a national sport, and it is a passion of many Beninese, Beninois people. La Béninoise is not only a traditional drink, but one of the national drink of Benin. As poetry is a highly appreciated art, many poets like Not Declared represent a national Beninese, Beninois symbol.
The country was founded by Oranmiyan. The current president of Benin is Patrice Talon and N/A is the Prime Minister.
In Benin the power plugs and sockets are of type C, E. The standard voltage is 220 V and the frequency is 50 Hz.
Country information
| Regional location | Western Africa, bordering the Bight of Benin, between Nigeria and Togo |
| Alternative name(s) | Republic of Benin (official, English), Dahomey (former name) |
| Country name etymology | "Land beside the Bight of Benin" |
| Climate | Tropical; hot, humid in south; semiarid in north |
| Terrain | Mostly flat to undulating plain; some hills and low mountains |
| Population | 12,123,200 |
| National Day | 1 Aug 1960 |
| Language(s) | French |
| Religion | Christianity, Islam, Traditional faiths. |
| Country code | +229 |
| Literacy rate | 32.9% |
| Currency | West African CFA franc |
| Capital city | Porto-Novo |
| ISO | BEN |
| Domain(TLD) | .bj |
| Ethnicity | Fon, Adja & Mina |
| Head of government | Prime Minister |
| Nationality | Beninese, Beninois |
| Driving side | Drive on the Right-hand side |
| Date format | dd/mm/yyyy |
| Total area | 114,763 km2 (44,310 sq mi) |
| Timezone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Average elevation | 200 m (656 ft) |
| Coastline | 121 Km |
| Mains electricity | 220 V |
| Emergency telephone numbers | Emergency Telephone Numbers |
Coat of arms
Flag map of Benin
Motto of Benin
Fraternité, Justice, Travail -"Fellowship, Justice, Labour"
National animal of Benin
The National animal of Benin is Leopards
National flower of Benin
The National flower of Benin is Not Declared. Botanical name is .
National bird of Benin
The National bird of Benin is Not Declared
Rest of the National symbols of Benin 👇
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FounderOranmiyan -
National dishKuli-Kuli -
National danceSakpata Gambada, Hèbiosso and Atigali -
National dressBomba and Pagne -
National monumentPlace des Martyrs -
National anthemView Anthem -
National fruitNot Declared -
National drinkLa Béninoise -
National colorsGreen, yellow and red -
National sportsFootball -
National treePalm tree -
National poetNot Declared -
National mausoleumNot Declared -
National archivesNational Archives of Benin -
National libraryNational Library of Benin -
Central BankCentral Bank of West African States -
Highest peakMont Sokbaro - Tallest buildingBCEAO Building
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National football teamBEN -
Tourism sloganN/A -
Emoji flag🇧🇯 -
National airlineWestair Benin -
National instrumentMarimba -
National heroMathieu Kérékou -
PresidentPatrice Talon -
Olympics CommitteeComité National Olympique et Sportif Béninois -
PassportPassport of Benin -
Mythical CreatureAnansi
Neighbouring countries of Benin
Beninese, Beninois Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.
Silence is an attribute of the dead; he who is alive speaks. Anyone who sees beauty and does not look at it will soon be poor. Work is the medicine for poverty. The world is a journey, the afterworld is home. A great affair covers up a small matter. Anyone who plants a tree before they die has not lived in vain. Before you ask a man for clothes, look at the clothes that he is wearing. Blacksmiths and woodworkers will never suffer from poverty. Everyone has his place: the dead in the cemetery and the living at the table. Fear a silent man. He has lips like a drum. Many words do not fill a basket. The misfortune that comes into town does not wear a turban.
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National Flag of Benin 🇧🇯
