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Benin demographics

Language: French; English; African languages include Fon and Yoruba
Area: 112,622 sq. km
Population: 4,097,490
Capital City: Cotonou
± GMT: +1 hour

Surrounding Countries

At one point was part of the most powerful and richest empire in Africa (Dahomey). Relics of this ancient kingdom are still to be found. This was the place where Africans forced into slavery saw the last of their homeland.

The home of voodoo and all the trappings that go with it.

Benin information and advice from Smart Traveller

Exercise caution and monitor developments that might affect your safety in Benin because of the risk of criminal activity.

Pay close attention to your personal security and monitor the media for information about possible new safety or security risks.

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Australia Embassy, Benin

Address
5th Floor, Oakland Centre,
48 Aguiyi Ironsi Street,
Maitama, Abuja
Nigeria

Postal address
PMB 5152, Wuse Post Office
Abuja

Telephone +234 9 461 2780
Fax +234 9 461 2782