Benin, officially the Republic of Benin (French: République du Bénin) and formerly Dahomey, is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east, and Burkina Faso and Niger to the north. The majority of its population lives on the small southern coastline of the Bight of Benin, part of the Gulf of Guinea in the northernmost tropical portion of the Atlantic Ocean. The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo, but the seat of government is in Cotonou, the country's largest city and economic capital. Benin covers an area of 114,763 square kilometers and its population in 2016 was estimated to be approximately 10.87 million. Benin is a tropical nation, highly dependent on agriculture, with substantial employment and income arising from subsistence farming.
The official language of Benin is French. However, indigenous languages such as Fon and Yoruba are still commonly spoken. The largest religious group in Benin is Roman Catholicism, followed closely by Islam, Vodun and Protestantism. Benin is a member of the United Nations, the African Union, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, the South Atlantic Peace and Cooperation Zone, La Francophonie, the Community of Sahel-Saharan States, the African Petroleum Producers Association and the Niger Basin Authority.
From the 17th to the 19th century, the main political entities in the area were the Kingdom of Dahomey, along with the city-state of Porto-Novo, and a large area with many different tribes to the north. This region was referred to as the Slave Coast from as early as the 17th century due to the large number of slaves shipped to the New World during the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. After slavery was abolished, France took over the country and renamed it as French Dahomey. In 1960, Dahomey gained full independence from France. It has had a tumultuous history since then, with many different democratic governments, military coups, and military governments.
A Marxist–Leninist state called the People's Republic of Benin existed between 1975 and 1990. In 1991, it was replaced by the current multi-party Republic of Benin.
Paradisia Hotel
Country : BeninCity : Cotonou
Stars : 0.0
Description : When you stay at Residences Easy Hotel in Cococodji, you'll be convenient to Fidjrosse Beach.
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Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve
Country : BeninCity : Cotonou
Stars : 0.0
Description : In the heart of Cotonou, Paradisia Hotel is within the vicinity of Fidjrosse Beach and Artisanal Center. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided at no charge.
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Maison Rouge
Country : BeninCity : Cotonou
Stars : 2.5
Description : When you stay at ibis Cotonou in Cotonou, you'll be near the beach and convenient to Artisanal Center and Fidjrosse Beach. Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport is provided at no charge.
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Azalai Hotel De La Plage
Country : BeninCity : Cotonou
Stars : 3.0
Description : With a stay at Hotel Acropole, you'll be centrally located in Cotonou, walking distance from Cotonou Cathedral and close to Cotonou Central Mosque. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).
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Novotel Orisha Cotonou
Country : BeninCity : Cotonou
Stars : 3.0
Description : With a stay at Hotel du Port in Cotonou, you'll be convenient to Artisanal Center and Cotonou Central Mosque. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).
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ibis Cotonou
Country : BeninCity : Cotonou
Stars : 3.0
Description : In the heart of Cotonou, Novotel Orisha Cotonou is close to Artisanal Center and Fidjrosse Beach. Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is complimentary (available on request).
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Benin Marina Hôtel
Country : BeninCity : Cotonou
Stars : 3.0
Description : When you stay at Sea View Hotel in Cotonou, you'll be convenient to Fidjrosse Beach. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
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Ilewa Hotel
Country : BeninCity : Cotonou
Stars : 3.0
Description : With a stay at Méditerranéen Htel in Cotonou, you'll be convenient to Artisanal Center and Fidjrosse Beach. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
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Best Western Plus Nobila Airport Hotel
Country : BeninCity : Cotonou
Stars : 3.5
Description : With a stay at Golden Tulip Le Diplomate Cotonou in Cotonou, you'll be convenient to Artisanal Center and Cotonou Central Mosque.
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Méditerranéen Hôtel
Country : BeninCity : Cotonou
Stars : 3.5
Description : In the heart of Cotonou, Htel Villa Les Orchidées is close to Artisanal Center and Cotonou Central Mosque. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
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Residences Easy Hotel
Country : BeninCity : Cotonou
Stars : 3.5
Description : A stay at Ilewa Hotel places you in the heart of Cotonou, convenient to Cotonou Cathedral and Cotonou Central Mosque. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
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Sun Beach Hotel
Country : BeninCity : Cotonou
Stars : 4.0
Description : Located in Cotonou, Maison Rouge is by the sea and close to Fidjrosse Beach and Artisanal Center. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and a library. Planning an event in Cotonou? This hotel has facilities measuring 1506 square feet (140 square meters), including conference space. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).
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Hôtel Casa Cornelia
Country : BeninCity : Cotonou
Stars : 4.0
Description : When you stay at Sun Beach Hotel in Cotonou, you'll be in the business district and within the vicinity of Fidjrosse Beach and Artisanal Center. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
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Golden Tulip Le Diplomate Cotonou
Country : BeninCity : Cotonou
Stars : 4.0
Description : When you stay at Benin Marina Htel in Cotonou, you'll be near the beach and convenient to Fidjrosse Beach and Artisanal Center. Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this resort consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
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Bénin Royal Hôtel
Country : BeninCity : Cotonou
Stars : 4.0
Description : Centrally located in Cotonou, Best Western Plus Nobila Airport Hotel is convenient to Fidjrosse Beach and Artisanal Center. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
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Hôtel Villa Les Orchidées
Country : BeninCity : Cotonou
Stars : 4.0
Description : Centrally located in Cotonou, Bénin Royal Htel is minutes from Artisanal Center and Cotonou Central Mosque. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a business center, and express check-in. Planning an event in Cotonou? This hotel has 2691 square feet (250 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
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