Tourist Information about Benin
Benin Background
Dahomey gained its independence from France in 1960; the name was changed to Benin in 1975. From 1974 to 1989 the country was a socialist state; free elections were reestablished in 1991.
Tourist Destinations in Benin
| Abomey | Cotonou | Ganvie |
| Natitingou | Ouidah | Parakou |
| Porto-novo |