Benin
Benin gives us 5 places: 3 historic sites and 2 nature and walks.
Quick facts about Benin
CurrencyWest African CFA franc
LanguageFrench
Time zoneWAT (UTC+1)
PaymentBring cash
English spokenVery Low (EF EPI #113)
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Travel essentials for Benin
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1Practical essentials
Dish to tryKulikuli
CapitalPorto-Novo
Plug typesEuroplug, Type E
DrivingDrive on the right
Emergency number112
Calling code+229
Daylight12–13 hours of daylight
Population14,111,034
Daylight is the range from the shortest to the longest day. English level: EF English Proficiency Index.
2Plan your trip to Benin
Getting thereFlights, trains & driving
Where to stayFamily-friendly hotels
Getting aroundDrive on the right
Travel budgetBring cash
Packing listPlugs: Europlug, Type E
Travel with kidsTips for a smooth trip
Safety & healthEmergency: 112
Useful infoCalling code +229
3Benin with kids – highlights
Why families love Benin
Cotonou carries 2 of the places we cover, with Abomey and Porto-Novo at 1 each. We have no climate reading for the country yet, so we will not name the months.
Easy to travelBring cash · English: very
Food to tryKulikuli
Memories that lastExperiences your kids will never forget
4Popular searches about Benin
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