Benin Travel Guide
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The surface area of Benin is 43.5 thous. mi², which puts the country in position number 103 in terms of the area in the world.
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The distance between Porto-Novo (BJ) and Washington D.C. (US) is 5381 miles
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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions
From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Benin
| Miles | Cotonou | Porto-Novo | Abomey | Ouidah | Natitingou | Parakou | Bohicon | Djougou |
| Cotonou | - | 16 | 64 | 23 | 282 | 207 | 62 | 237 |
| Porto-Novo | 16 | - | 65 | 37 | 277 | 198 | 61 | 232 |
| Abomey | 64 | 65 | - | 57 | 219 | 155 | 5 | 175 |
| Ouidah | 23 | 37 | 57 | - | 276 | 210 | 57 | 232 |
| Natitingou | 282 | 277 | 219 | 276 | - | 107 | 221 | 46 |
| Parakou | 207 | 198 | 155 | 210 | 107 | - | 155 | 69 |
| Bohicon | 62 | 61 | 5 | 57 | 221 | 155 | - | 176 |
| Djougou | 237 | 232 | 175 | 232 | 46 | 69 | 176 | - |
Best Ways to Experience Benin
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Facts and Figures
Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country
Population | 77 / 231 Ranking | 12 123 200 Fon 39.2%, Adja 15.2%, Yoruba 12.3%, Bariba 9.2%, Peulh 7%, Ottamari 6.1%, Yoa-Lokpa 4%, Dendi 2.5% |
Area | 103 / 230 Ranking | 43.5 thous. mi² It is approximately 1% of the territory of United States. |
Life expectancy | 182 / 196 Ranking | 61.8 Life expectancy expressed in years.men 60women 63.7 |
Median age | 9 / 157 Ranking | 17 Average age of population expressed in years.men 16.4women 17.6 |
Population growth | 5 / 172 Ranking | 3.36% The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss. |
Literacy | 123 / 131 Ranking | 42.4% Ability to read, write and count.men 54%women 31.1% |
GDP | 163 / 194 Ranking | 3 504 INT$ GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population. |
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