Benin
in Western Africa
Africa
National active POI
Bordering countries
Burkina Faso
Niger
Nigeria
Togo
Country Quickfacts
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Franc - XOF
- Spoken languages:
- French
- Local electricity:
- 220 V - 50 Hz (plugs: C, E)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- ISO 2-Letter code:
- BJ
- Internet top level domain:
- .bj
- Country phone prefix:
- +229
- Local Time (capital):
- Timezone:
- UTC/GMT offset: hours
Map of Beninese Unesco Heritage Sites
Click any of the markers above to learn more about the corresponding heritage site and learn more about Benin in Africa. The list below is ordered by name. The oldest site is Royal Palaces of Abomey. On the list since 1985.
| Name | Since |
|---|---|
| Royal Palaces of Abomey From 1625 to 1900, 12 kings succeeded one another at the head of the powerful Kingdom of Abomey. With the exception of King Akaba, who had his own separate enclosure, they all had their palaces built ... |
1985 |