Benin Statistics

  • Capital: Porto-Novo is the official capital; Cotonou is the seat of government
  • Population: 9,325,032
  • GDP: $13,990,000,000 (USD)
  • Total Area:
    43,483 (sq miles)
    112,620 (sq kilometers)

Benin Facts

  • Benin Facts... When a child loses a tooth , if they lose an upper tooth, they throw it on the roof. If they lose a lower... Learn More
  • Eating and Recipes... The main food is La Pate, bread made from various kinds of flour.  La pate is dipped into sauces and eaten... Learn More
  • Family... A marriage is considered the alliance of two families. In rural areas the extended family lives in a compound of separate houses having a common... Learn More
  • Fashion... Urban residents wear western and traditional style clothes. Rural women often wear a pagne. The boubou is popular with both men... Learn More

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