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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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Format: Illustrated
Edition: Second
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: 2.314853751 Pounds

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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
Paperback (54 pages)

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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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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
Weight: 0.29 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: 0.50044933474 pounds

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Benin City And Edo State Travel Guide: A Journey Through the Culture, History, and Natural Beauty

By OSAYAETIN ENOGHEASE

Released: May 2nd, 2024
Paperback (68 pages)

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Benin City And Edo State Travel Guide: A Journey Through the Culture, History, and Natural Beauty

Manufacturer: Independently published
EAN: 9798324663575

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Number of Pages: 68
Author: OSAYAETIN ENOGHEASE
Publication Date: May 2nd, 2024
Release Date: May 2nd, 2024

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Size: 9.0 inches by 6.0 inches by 0.16 inches
Weight: 0.34 pounds

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A travel guide to Benin

By AK Publications Released: December 27th, 2023 Paperback (63 pages)	Lowest New Price: $10.49^* In Stock^* ^(As of 04:03 Pacific 12 May 2025 More Info) Click Here*
Description: A travel guide to Benin Manufacturer: Independently published EAN: 9798873127559 Details: Paperback Number of Pages: 63 Author: AK Publications Publication Date: December 27th, 2023 Release Date: December 27th, 2023 Physical Description: Size: 11.0 inches by 8.5 inches by 0.15 inches Click here for more information

Bradt Benin (Bradt Travel Guides)

By Stuart Butler Released: March 9th, 2006 Paperback (214 pages)	List Price: $23.95^* Lowest New Price: $22.00^* In stock Usually ships within 2 to 3 days.^* ^(As of 04:03 Pacific 12 May 2025 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: 0.54895103238 pounds Click here for more information

The Big Book of Benin Facts: An Educational Country Travel Picture Book for Kids about History, Destination Places, Animals, and Many More

By James K. Mahi

Released: October 7th, 2024
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Manufacturer: Independently published
EAN: 9798341486348

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Number of Pages: 40
Author: James K. Mahi
Publication Date: October 7th, 2024
Release Date: October 7th, 2024

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Size: 8.5 inches by 8.5 inches by 0.1 inches
Weight: 0.26896395964 pounds

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