AUGUST 1: The Republic of Benin: a date with history

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Greetings to the citizens of the Republic of Benin on their Independence Day.
Name: Republic of Benin
Region: Western Africa
Currency: CFA Franc (XOF)
Official language: French
Surface area: 112622 sq.km
Population: 9033000
Capital city: Porto-Novo
UN Membership date: September 20, 1960

Map of BeninFlag of Benin

Coat of Arms of Benin

View of Cotonou city

A view of Cotonou city, Benin

Oueme river meeting sea

Atakora mountains, Benin

African bush elephants in Benin

Brown booby in Benin

Chimpanzee is found in Benin

Goliath herons are found in Benin

Tree hyrax is found in Benin

Yellow backed duiker found in Benin