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Germany, the US and the UK publish their travel advice openly. Here is what those that cover Benin say, side by side, checked daily.
Some regions differ, see the official page.
Updated 13 Oct 2026 · Checked 24 Oct 2026Official page
Level 2 of 4
Updated 6 Jan 2026 · Checked 24 Oct 2026Official page
Some regions differ, see the official page.
Updated 15 Dec 2025 · Checked 24 Oct 2026Official page
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Be wary of new friends or partners who soon ask for money; never send funds to strangers.
Source: GOV.UK · Checked 24 Oct 2026 ↗Ask people at home to check with you before sending money said to be for you.
Source: GOV.UK · Checked 24 Oct 2026 ↗Treat unsolicited business deals or job offers from strangers with suspicion.
Source: GOV.UK · Checked 24 Oct 2026 ↗Countrywise is a summary. The official page is authoritative.
Health
Proof of yellow fever vaccination is needed to enter; hepatitis A, hepatitis B and typhoid shots are also advised, along with routine vaccines.
Checked 24 Oct 2026Official page
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Deep facts
| GDP | ≈ $24.6 billionSource: World Bank · 2025 figures · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
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| Per person | ≈ $1,658Source: World Bank · 2025 figures · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Top exports | gold, cotton, coconuts/brazil nuts/cashews, soybeans, wood (2023)Source: The World Factbook (archive) · as of 2025/26 · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Population | 14.8 millionSource: World Bank · 2025 figures · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
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| Median age | 17.2 yearsSource: The World Factbook (archive) · 2025 figures · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Life expectancy | 63 yearsSource: The World Factbook (archive) · 2024 figures · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Religions | Muslim 27.7%, Roman Catholic 25.5%, Protestant 13.5% (Celestial 6.7%, Methodist 3.4%, other Protestant 3.4%), Vodoun 11.6%, other Christian 9.5%, other traditional religions 2.6%, other 2.6%, none 5.8% (2013 est.)Source: The World Factbook (archive) · 2013 figures · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Area | 112,622 km²Source: The World Factbook (archive) · as of 2025/26 · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
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| Climate | tropical; hot, humid in south; semiarid in northSource: The World Factbook (archive) · as of 2025/26 · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Terrain | mostly flat to undulating plain; some hills and low mountainsSource: The World Factbook (archive) · as of 2025/26 · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
| Type of government | presidential republicSource: The World Factbook (archive) · as of 2025/26 · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
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| Calling code | +229Source: libphonenumber · Checked 23 Oct 2026 ↗ |
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