Rahim Tabet | Februari 09, 2016 |
Africa
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Benin
Benin (French: Bénin) is a country in Africa which borders Togo, Burkina Faso, Niger and Nigeria. Benin since 1960 independence from France, and bore the name Dahomey until 1975. The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo. A number of major cities in Benin: Cotonou, Godomey, Bohicon and Parakou.
Benin is an elongated country with only a small coast. This coastline are found the biggest cities of Benin because of the availability of marine and fisheries. The country is known for its national park "Pendjari National Park" in the northwest with a lot of animals in the wild including lions, hyenas, giraffes, elephants and monkeys. Furthermore, the country known for its poverty, voodoo rituals, cotton and rubber plantations and the stilt village Ganvié.
Official Name: Republic of Benin
Continent: Africa
Surface: 112 622 km²
Capital: Porto-Novo
Population: 9,598,787 inhabitants (2012)
Form of government: Republic
Highest point: 658 m (Mont Sokbaro)
Distance (Amsterdam - Porto-Novo): 4,717 km
Flight Duration: approximately 9 hours and 15 minutes
Travel advice
Availability: exercise vigilance.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
January, February, March, August, September and December are the best months to travel to Benin. In these months the temperatures are the most pleasant and also avoid the months with the most rainfall.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to Benin. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (hotels and plane tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
In the north of Benin, the climate is tropical with temperatures around 30 to 35 degrees, with highs of 45 degrees. In the south, the climate subequatorial (two rainy seasons), and the temperature varies between 20 and 35 degrees.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Benin, visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Benin, please visit Climate Info.
Language
French is the official language in Benin. Besides the French is also Fon and Yoruba are spoken among others.
Want free or from French translation? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a passport valid for at least 6 months upon arrival in Benin.
A visa is required. You can apply online or in person at the consulate of Benin in Diemen.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch Embassy in Benin: benin.nlambassade.org.
Embassy of Benin in Belgium (also Netherlands): rijksoverheid.nl.
Consulate of Benin in the Netherlands consulaatbenin.nl.
Immunization (vaccination)
To visit Benin is obliged to have you vaccinated against yellow fever.
In addition, there are one or several vaccinations that are recommended.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).
Malaria
Benin is malaria.
For prevention and control of malaria, please visit our main malaria page.
Money
Benin is paid with the CFA franc (XOF).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Benin can be found on our ATMs page.
Time Difference
During our summer time it is in Benin 1 hour earlier.
During our winter time there is no time difference.
Local time, date, and time zone of Benin visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Benin, you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner can provide directions to or within Benin.
Electricity
In Benin, you can use a Dutch flat plug.
A round plug must have a cutout for the earth pin present in the outlet. You need a travel adapter if your plug does not have such a recess.
More information on electricity in Benin can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 117
- Fire: 118
- Ambulance: 21301769 or 21300656
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are not able to buy bottled water, boil than water for 5 minutes. After cooling the water to have, you can use the safe for drinking and things like brushing teeth, lens cleaning and washing of vegetables and / or fruit.
News and newspapers
The latest news regarding Benin available on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Benin visit Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites in Benin ending in .bj.
Official websites of Benin gouv.bj and benintourisme.com.
Telephony
The country code (country code) to call someone in Benin 00229 or +229.
Want to call from Benin to Netherlands use 0031 or +31.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of pictures of Benin.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of Benin.
Holidays
An overview of all holidays in Benin, visit Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Benin? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Benin, supplemented with photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) on Benin?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who visited Benin earlier.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Benin, visit Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Benin, visit the UNESCO World Heritage List.
relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Benin.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drink at all ages.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted alcohol level is 0.5.
- Tobacco: Unknown
- No smoking: No
- Homosexuality: Allowed
Did you know that…
... Dahomey until 1975 was the name of Benin?
... The python in Benin is a sacred animal?
... Football the main sport of Benin?
... It is practiced in Benin widely Voodoo?
... Making pictures without permission will be appreciated?
Official Name: Republic of Benin
Continent: Africa
Surface: 112 622 km²
Capital: Porto-Novo
Population: 9,598,787 inhabitants (2012)
Form of government: Republic
Highest point: 658 m (Mont Sokbaro)
Distance (Amsterdam - Porto-Novo): 4,717 km
Flight Duration: approximately 9 hours and 15 minutes
Travel advice
Availability: exercise vigilance.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
January, February, March, August, September and December are the best months to travel to Benin. In these months the temperatures are the most pleasant and also avoid the months with the most rainfall.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to Benin. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (hotels and plane tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
In the north of Benin, the climate is tropical with temperatures around 30 to 35 degrees, with highs of 45 degrees. In the south, the climate subequatorial (two rainy seasons), and the temperature varies between 20 and 35 degrees.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Benin, visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Benin, please visit Climate Info.
Language
French is the official language in Benin. Besides the French is also Fon and Yoruba are spoken among others.
Want free or from French translation? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a passport valid for at least 6 months upon arrival in Benin.
A visa is required. You can apply online or in person at the consulate of Benin in Diemen.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch Embassy in Benin: benin.nlambassade.org.
Embassy of Benin in Belgium (also Netherlands): rijksoverheid.nl.
Consulate of Benin in the Netherlands consulaatbenin.nl.
Immunization (vaccination)
To visit Benin is obliged to have you vaccinated against yellow fever.
In addition, there are one or several vaccinations that are recommended.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).
Malaria
Benin is malaria.
For prevention and control of malaria, please visit our main malaria page.
Money
Benin is paid with the CFA franc (XOF).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Benin can be found on our ATMs page.
Time Difference
During our summer time it is in Benin 1 hour earlier.
During our winter time there is no time difference.
Local time, date, and time zone of Benin visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Benin, you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner can provide directions to or within Benin.
Electricity
In Benin, you can use a Dutch flat plug.
A round plug must have a cutout for the earth pin present in the outlet. You need a travel adapter if your plug does not have such a recess.
More information on electricity in Benin can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 117
- Fire: 118
- Ambulance: 21301769 or 21300656
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are not able to buy bottled water, boil than water for 5 minutes. After cooling the water to have, you can use the safe for drinking and things like brushing teeth, lens cleaning and washing of vegetables and / or fruit.
News and newspapers
The latest news regarding Benin available on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Benin visit Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites in Benin ending in .bj.
Official websites of Benin gouv.bj and benintourisme.com.
Telephony
The country code (country code) to call someone in Benin 00229 or +229.
Want to call from Benin to Netherlands use 0031 or +31.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of pictures of Benin.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of Benin.
Holidays
An overview of all holidays in Benin, visit Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Benin? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Benin, supplemented with photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) on Benin?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who visited Benin earlier.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Benin, visit Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Benin, visit the UNESCO World Heritage List.
relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Benin.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drink at all ages.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted alcohol level is 0.5.
- Tobacco: Unknown
- No smoking: No
- Homosexuality: Allowed
Did you know that…
... Dahomey until 1975 was the name of Benin?
... The python in Benin is a sacred animal?
... Football the main sport of Benin?
... It is practiced in Benin widely Voodoo?
... Making pictures without permission will be appreciated?
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