- Full Country Name: Republic of Benin
- Capital: Porto Novo (population: 231,000)
- Language: French and indigenous tribal languages (e.g. Fon, Yoruba).
- Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF) = 100 centimes
- People: Fon and Adja (40%), Yoruba (12%), Bariba (9%), Betamaribé, Fulani (6%), and 37 smaller ethnic groups.
- Life Expectancy: Male: 50.14, Female: 50.89.
- Religion: Indigenous and Animist (Voodoo) (70%), Muslim (15%), Christian (20%).
- Size (sq km): 112,622 (101st) (1.8% water)
- Population: 8.4 million (89th)
- Population Density per sq km: 75 (118th)
- Country Dialling Code: 229
- Internet Country Code: .bj
- Time Zone: GMT +1
- Voltage Guide: 220AC, 50Hz.
- Finance: Major credit cards and traveller's cheques accepted on a limited basis.
- Business Hours: 0800-1230, 1500-1830 Mon-Fri.
- GDP: US$8.2 billion
- GDP per Capita: US$1,440
- Annual Growth: 5.5%
- Inflation: 3.5%
- Major Industries: Textiles, cotton, cigarettes, beverages, construction materials, petroleum, palm products.
- Major Trading Partners: Brazil, Portugal, France.
- Personal Safety: Armed robbery and muggings increasing. Roads poorly lit at night.
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