| Capital |
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Porto-Novo |
| Land Area |
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112,622 km2 |
| Population |
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9,983,884 (2013 census) |
| Official Language |
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French |
| Currency |
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CFA Franc |
| Major Exports |
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Cotton, Cocoa Beans, Cotton Seeds, Palms Products |
| Major Industries |
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Textiles, food processing, construction materials, cement, Palm Oil, Dried Fish, Crude Petroleum |
| Head of State |
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President Dr. Thomas Yayi Boni (since 6 April 2006) |
| Head of Government |
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President Pascal Irénée Koupaki (since May 2011) |
| Related
Site |
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Being
In Benin
Some information on the People's Republic of Benin
Gouvernement de la République du Bénin
The official government of Benin portal site.
Présidence de la République
Official website of the Presidency of Benin. (in French)
Ministère des Affaires Étrangères du Bénin
Official Website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of
Benin. (in French)
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