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Capital: Cotonou
Airports: Cotonou airport is the main airport for international travel in Benin.
Currency: The CFA franc is the basic monetary unit. There are 100 centimes to a CFA franc. For the current rate of exchange visit the Olson and Anderson web site.
Time Zones: Current local time. Standard time is one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Languages: French is the official language. Fon and Yoruba and several tribal languages are in use.
Visit the CIA World Fact Book for a large variety of particulars regarding Benin.
Travel Advisories: Travelers should check the web sites listed on our international pages that provide advice of possible security and health risks when visiting this region.
The Africa Guide web site is a good source of information about Benin.
The Royal Palaces of Abomey have been designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Recommended Reading: Rough Guide - West Africa