Benin Tourist Attractions Best Places To Visit In Benin Republic
Benin Tourist Attractions Best Places To Visit In Benin Republic
Benin played a key role in the development of the African slave trade and was also the birthplace of the voodoo arts. These two ingredients are just a small part of the recipe that makes the complex and rich history of the African nation.
The nation is relatively small and has only a few large cities but Benin begs to be explores and rewards travellers with museums, wonderful architecture and markets that are truly memorable.
The national beauty of Benin also has a lot to tempt tourists. From the paradise Atlantic beaches fringed with palm trees to the national parks teeming with exotic beasts such as lions, cheetahs and elephants as well as rare bird species.
1 Cotonou
It may not be the true capital city of Benin but Cotonou sure does feel like it. The city is an intense blast of urban energy combined with African charm. If it is your first time in Africa, the city can be a little bit daunting and full on but for those willing to risk the adventure, Cotonou has plenty of rewards These rewards include a number of stunning paradise beaches with golden sand and palm trees.The Pendjari National Park is also a must see in Cotonou and is seen as one of the leading animal reserves in Africa.
2 Ouidah Museum of History
Ouidah is a city that has a mix of influence from the French and the Portuguese due to various events in history. The city is located about 40km away from Cotonou and in contrast is more relaxed. If you are interested in African history (and you should be) then this city should be top of your itinerary. It has fantastic museums exploring slavery and voodoo. If all the history gets too much for you, there are more stunning beaches to laze on in Ouidah too.
3 Abomey
Abomey was the capital of Ancient Dahomey for around 300 years starting in the 17th Century. The main attraction and reason for visiting the city is the Unesco World Heritage Site of the Abomey Royal Palaces. Although the palaces have largely been destroyed and are in a ruinous state, the site still has enormous historical value and the tales of kings that once resided here are fascinating.
4 Porto Novo
Porto Novo is the capital city of Benin and former French capital of Dahomey. If you have visited Cotonou first, you will probably struggle to understand why Porto Novo is the official capital city, the population is only around 250,000 and the pace is much more leisurely than Cotono. The influence of the Portugeuse in this area are still clear to see in the present day. Sights in the city include the Royal Palace and gardens as well as the museum of Porto Novo kings.
5 Grand-Popo
The town of Grand-Popo has an intriguing history mainly due to the important role it played in the slave trade. The town oozes with African charm and the people are friendly. The town is about an hours drive from Cotonou and offers a perfect change of pace from the busy city. There are many backside hotels and resorts in the town and the beaches are a great place to relax and swim. The nearby Mono River is a great place to walk and offers a chance to see mangroves and exotic bird life.
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Benin, formally the Kingdom Dahomey, located in Western Africa, is rich with history and culture. History tells us Benin has seen its fair share of demise as well as the rise to accomplishment. Here are a few facts about Benin that you may or not have known.
5 Facts You Might Not Know
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Benin's main exports are cotton, oil, palm products and cocoa. While the primary industries are textiles, chemical production and food production, Benin imports very little necessities. Capitol goods, petroleum products and food stuffs are the top imports with China being the largest supplier. While Benin's economy is severely under developed, the country continues to maintain a steady flow with it's economy being based upon agriculture and cotton.
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Benin's type of Government is Republic and is based upon French civil law. Benin, formally Kingdom of Dahomey, became self governing in the french community in 1958 and found it's independence from France in August 1, 1960. This is now a national holiday in Benin. Porto-Novo is the capitol of Benin but most business is conducted is Cotonou.
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Benin, primarily a Fon speaking nation and French the official language, has a population of over 8 million residents. More than 42 ethnic groups create the population including African, Adja and Bariba just to name a few. Several religions also are present, with Catholicism being the largest practiced at 42 percent of the population.
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At one point the coast of Benin was more commonly called the West African Slave Coast. The Portuguese were the first to explore the Benin coast and introduced slave trading around 1472. Slave trading was later abolished by the French but not until 1826 which brought about nearly 300 years of enslavement of African people.
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Beninois, in the south of the country, have Akan-based names. The names usually indicate the day of the week that person was born. This is a long held tradition originally introduced by the Akan people.
The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo. The currency of Benin is the CFA Franc BCEAO †(XOF) Flag of Benin
Benin is an African country
Airports in Benin
Cotonou, Kandi, and Parakou
The Country dialling code of Benin is +229, and the TLD (Top-level domain) of Benin is .bj
Map of Benin
Population
8,078,314
Languages spoken in Benin
French
Coordinates (in Latitude & Longitude) of Benin
9 30 N, 2 15 E
Kilometers of coastline
121 kilometers
Square kilometers of land
110,620 square kilometers
Square kilometers of water
2,000 square kilometers
Birth rate
38.1 / 1000 population
Death rate
11.94 / 1000 population
Irrigated land
120 sq km
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This time around, I traveled through the West of Africa, backpacking through Benin Republic and recorded this in a town called Abomey.
Abomey really has a lot going for it from a historical stand point and is also home to a massive vodoun festival every year, but I was not there for that; I just wanted a spot to chill before heading further north of Benin Republic. The kids that I got to play with and little bits I experienced made the town an unexpected pleasure.
It also did not hurt that I spent less than 10k for a dinner and breakfast lodge. Cheers to seeing more of Africa, and in this case West Africa
Also note that the Royal palace is a UNESCO site, so another plus for UNESCO site hunters.
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Cotonou ou Cotonu é a maior cidade do Benim. É um porto no golfo da Guiné. Tem cerca de 760 mil habitantes. Foi um Estado autónomo até ao século XVIII, quando passou para o Reino do Daomé. Em 1883 foi ocupada pelos franceses. Foi também nesta cidade que foi assinado em 2000 o acordo de Cotonou.
É a cidade mais populosa do país, e sede ainda de numerosos órgãos governamentais e representações consulares e diplomáticas estrangeiras - apesar de, legalmente, a capital do Benim não ser Cotonou, mas sim a vizinha Porto Novo.
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