Countries of the World: Benin
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In this post we will be going over some brief information on and how to pronounce Benin.
Benin is a very small country on the African continent, has a small coastline along the Gulf of Guinea, a population of just under 13 million and the following 4 countries across its borders:
You pronounce Benin like this: BEN-EEN.
Key information and contact details for Benin
Official Language: French.
Secondary Language(s): Fon.
Benin dialling code: +229.
Benin currency: West African CFA franc.
Benin Capital City: Porto-Novo.
Benin International Airport: Aéroport International “Cardinal Bernardin Gantin” de Cotonou, Rue 2100, Cotonou, Benin. Phone Number: +229 21 30 14 13.
Emergency Services Phone Number: Police: 117. Ambulance: 112. Fire: 118.
British Embassy: Benin Consulate, 3 Humber Rd, London NW2 6DW. Phone Number: +44 20 8830 8612.
American Embassy: Embassy of the United States of America, 9C28+5X3, Boulevard de la Marina, Cotonou, Benin. Phone Number: +229 21 30 06 50.
Latest Travel Advice (British Government): https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/benin.