BENIGN

General Information

• Capital : Porto-Novo

• Population : 12 million (2023)

• Area : 114,763 km²

• Motto : "Brotherhood, Justice, Work"

• National Day : August 1 (Independence Day)

Embassy

• Address : Avenue Victor Hugo 87, 75016 Paris, France (Reference Embassy for Belgium)

• Telephone : +33 1 45 00 99 49

• Website : Embassy of Benin in Paris

• Email : contact@benin-ambassade.fr

Benin, in West Africa, is known for its rich and diverse culture and ancient history tied to the Kingdom of Dahomey. The national holiday, celebrated on August 1, commemorates the country's independence in 1960. Porto-Novo, although the official capital, leaves much of its government and economic activity to Cotonou.