Benin Country Information

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Benin Travel Information

The Republic of Benin (French: République du Bénin) is a country in western Africa. It shares land borders with Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Togo, as well as having a short coastline on the Bight of Benin (part of the Atlantic Ocean).

As of 2009, the population of Benin was estimated as being 8,791,832. The country's capital is Porto-Novo (also known as "Hogbonou" and "Adjacé") which had a population of 223,552 as of 2002. The largest city in Benin is however Cotonau, for which the official population estimate in 2006 was 761,137, although unofficial estimates sometimes put the population as high as 1.2 million.

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Benin Country Details

Country Name	Benin
Political Status	Country
Geographic Location	West Africa
Principal Language	French
Capital	Porto-Novo

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Benin (Bradt Travel Guide)

By Stuart Butler

Bradt Travel Guides
Released: July 26th, 2019
Paperback (208 pages)

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Benin (Bradt Travel Guide)

Manufacturer: Bradt Travel Guides
Brand: Bradt Travel Guides
ISBN: 1784770604
EAN: 9781784770600
PartNumber: 34866556

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Paperback
Format: Illustrated
Edition: Second edition
Number of Pages: 208
Author: Stuart Butler
Publication Date: July 26th, 2019
Release Date: July 26th, 2019

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Size: 8.55 inches by 5.34 inches by 0.51 inches
Weight: 0.5732018812 pounds

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Benin (Other Places Travel Guide)

By Michael Bolin & Felicie Reid

Released: November 4th, 2014
Paperback (218 pages)

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Benin (Other Places Travel Guide)

Manufacturer: Other Places Publishing
Model: black & white illustrations
ISBN: 1935850156
EAN: 9781935850151
PartNumber: black & white illustrations

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Paperback
Edition: 2
Number of Pages: 218
Authors: Michael Bolin, Erika Kraus, Felicie Reid
Publication Date: November 4th, 2014
Release Date: November 4th, 2014

Physical Description:

Size: 8.0 inches by 5.25 inches by 0.5 inches
Weight: 0.50926782522 Pounds

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Benin (Other Places Travel Guide)

By Erika Kraus

Brand: Other Places Publishing
Released: January 26th, 2010
Paperback (208 pages)

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Benin (Other Places Travel Guide)

Manufacturer: Other Places Publishing
Brand: Brand: Other Places Publishing
ISBN: 0982261918
EAN: 9780982261910

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Paperback
Edition: First Edition
Number of Pages: 208
Authors: Erika Kraus, Felicie Reid
Publication Date: January 26th, 2010
Release Date: January 26th, 2010

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Size: 8.25 inches by 5.25 inches by 0.5 inches
Weight: 0.46737999544 pounds

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Bradt Benin (Bradt Travel Guides)

By Stuart Butler Released: March 9th, 2006 Paperback (214 pages)	List Price: $23.95^* Lowest Used Price: $16.80^* In Stock^* ^(As of 13:19 Pacific 4 Dec 2023 More Info) Click Here*
Description: Bradt Benin (Bradt Travel Guides) Manufacturer: Bradt Pubns ISBN: 184162148X EAN: 9781841621487 Details: Paperback Edition: First Edition Number of Pages: 214 Author: Stuart Butler Publication Date: March 9th, 2006 Release Date: March 9th, 2006 Physical Description: Size: 0.0 inches by 0.0 inches by 0.0 inches Weight: 0.55 pounds Click here for more information

Benin Travel Diary: Kids Guided Journey Log Book 6x9 - Record Tracker Book For Writing, Sketching, Gratitude Prompt - Vacation Activities Memories Keepsake Journal - Girls Boys Traveling Notebook

By Stylesyndikat Benin Books

Released: November 23rd, 2019
Paperback (112 pages)

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Benin Travel Diary: Kids Guided Journey Log Book 6x9 - Record Tracker Book For Writing, Sketching, Gratitude Prompt - Vacation Activities Memories Keepsake Journal - Girls Boys Traveling Notebook

Manufacturer: Independently published
ISBN: 171072028X
EAN: 9781710720280

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Paperback
Number of Pages: 112
Author: Stylesyndikat Benin Books
Publication Date: November 23rd, 2019
Release Date: November 23rd, 2019

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Size: 9.0 inches by 6.0 inches by 0.26 inches

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Benin Travel Diary: Travel Guide Notebook for Writing, Drawing and Designing by Yourself, Blank Benin Travel Journal for Memories

By Travel Notebooks

Released: March 24th, 2020
Paperback (100 pages)

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Benin Travel Diary: Travel Guide Notebook for Writing, Drawing and Designing by Yourself, Blank Benin Travel Journal for Memories

Manufacturer: Independently published
EAN: 9798630171153

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Paperback
Number of Pages: 100
Author: Travel Notebooks
Publication Date: March 24th, 2020
Release Date: March 24th, 2020

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Size: 8.5 inches by 5.5 inches by 0.25 Inches

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BENIN TRAVEL GUIDE FOR BEGINNERS: The Updated Concise Guide for Planning a Trip to Benin Including Top Destinations,Historical and Culture Sites,Nature Wonders,Cuisine and Getting Around

By Thanh Minick

Released: August 22nd, 2023
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BENIN TRAVEL GUIDE FOR BEGINNERS: The Updated Concise Guide for Planning a Trip to Benin Including Top Destinations,Historical and Culture Sites,Nature Wonders,Cuisine and Getting Around

Manufacturer: Independently published
EAN: 9798858579243

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Paperback
Number of Pages: 54
Author: Thanh Minick
Publication Date: August 22nd, 2023
Release Date: August 22nd, 2023

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Size: 9.0 Inches by 6.0 Inches by 0.13 inches

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Togo / Benin 1:580 000: Touristische Karte Togo / Benin

By ITMB Publishing Ltd

Released: June 30th, 2019
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Togo / Benin 1:580 000: Touristische Karte Togo / Benin

Manufacturer: International Travel Maps
ISBN: 1771290919
EAN: 9781771290913
PartNumber: 54759245

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Product Category: Map
Format: Folded Map
Edition: 2019
Number of Pages: 2
Author: ITMB Publishing Ltd
Publication Date: June 30th, 2019
Release Date: June 30th, 2019

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Size: 9.64565 inches by 3.937 inches by 0.19685 inches
Weight: 0.11684499886 pounds

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Discovering Benin: Unveiling the Secrets of an Enigmatic Land

By Teresa Amaral

Released: November 5th, 2023
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Discovering Benin: Unveiling the Secrets of an Enigmatic Land

Manufacturer: Independently published
EAN: 9798866636303

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Number of Pages: 40
Author: Teresa Amaral
Publication Date: November 5th, 2023
Release Date: November 5th, 2023

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Size: 9.0 inches by 6.0 inches by 0.1 inches
Weight: 0.14991433816 pounds

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