Benin officially the Republic of Benin (French: République du Bénin), and also known as Dahomey, is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Togo to the ...
Benin, a French-speaking West African nation, is a birthplace of the vodun (or “voodoo”) religion and home to the former Dahomey Kingdom from circa 1600–1900. In Abomey, Dahomey's former capital, the Historical Museum occupies two royal palaces...
Capital: Porto-Novo
Currency: West African CFA franc
Dialing code: +229
Continent: Africa
President: Patrice Talon
Official language: French
Population: 13.35 million (2022)
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Benin's historical legacy and recent restitution of cultural artefacts shape the exhibition. The pavilion envisions a compassionate future and challenges ...
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