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Alternative name(s) Republic of Benin (official, English), Dahomey (former name) Language(s) French Literacy rate 32.9% Currency West African CFA franc Capital City Porto-Novo Country code +229 Domain(TLD) .bj Ethnicity Fon, Adja & Mina Religion Christianity, Islam, Traditional faiths. 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 Embassies Benin embassies in different countries

Fraternité, Justice, Travail - Fellowship, Justice, Labour

Motto of Benin

National symbols of Benin

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  Founder
  Oranmiyan
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  National day
  01, August
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  National animal
  Leopards
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  National dish
  Kuli-Kuli
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  National dance
  Sakpata Gambada, Hèbiosso and Atigali
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  National dress
  Bomba
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  National monument
  Place des Martyrs
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  National anthem
  View Anthem
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  National fruit
  Not Declared
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  National flower
  Not Declared
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  National drink
  La Béninoise
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  National colors
  Green, yellow and red
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  National sports
  Football
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  National tree
  Palm tree
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  National bird
  Not Declared
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  National poet
  Not Declared
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  National mausoleum
  Not Declared
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  National football team
  BEN
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  Emoji flag
  🇧🇯
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  National airline
  Westair Benin
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  National instrument
  Marimba
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  National hero
  Mathieu Kérékou
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  National Emblem / Coat of Arms
  At the top of the emblem is the national crest that consists of two horns with corn in the ear and filled with sand. These are reputed to stand for prosperity.
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  Olympics Committee
  Comité National Olympique et Sportif Béninois

Neighbouring countries of Benin

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  Togo
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  Nigeria
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  Burkina Faso
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  Niger