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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 ISO BEN Domain(TLD) .bj Ethnicity Fon, Adja & Mina Head of Government Prime Minister 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

National symbols of Benin

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  Founder
  Oranmiyan
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  National day
  1 Aug 1960
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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 and Pagne
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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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  Tourism slogan
  N/A
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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
  Two horns with corn
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  President
  Patrice Talon
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  Prime Minister
  N/A
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  Olympics Committee
  Comité National Olympique et Sportif Béninois
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  Passport
  Passport of Benin
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  Mythical Creature
  Anansi

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