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Full country name: Republic of Benin Area: 110,620 sq km (43,140 sq mi) Population: 6.1 million Capital city: Porto Novo (pop. 225,000) Languages: French (official), Fon, Yoruba Religion: Animism (Voodoo) (70%), Muslim (15%), Christian (20%) Government: Democratic Republic President: Mathieu Kérékou GDP per head: US$1440 Inflation: 3.5% Major industries: Textiles, cotton, cigarettes, beverages, construction materials |
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| Trans-Africa Expedition Stage I traveled through Benin in March 2001. Our highlight was spending time on the beach at Grand Popo. Stage II will also travel through Southern Benin. | |
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