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AllAfrica.com - Benin

http://allafrica.com/benin/

News reports and headlines from the African press, updated with breaking news.

Benin Government Portal

http://www.gouv.bj

Official site provides information about the Presidency, the National Assembly and other governmental bodies, official communications, press statements and news.

CIA - The World Factbook -- Benin

http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/bn.html

Offers map and brief descriptions of the geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues.

Fon is Fun

http://www.geocities.com/fon_is_fun

Vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and sound files for acquiring basic Fon, spoken in southern Benin. Site also contains information about the country.

Gangbé Brass Band

http://www.gangbebrassband.com

Information about band members and events.

Lonely Planet - World Guide: Benin

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/africa/benin

Comprehensive facts and advice for traveling along with background material on the culture and history of this West Africa country.

Republic of Benin - Welcome to Benin

http://www.benintourisme.com

Official government tourist site provides general information about the country for visitors, as well as places to go, food, lodging and national parks. Includes visa and travel requirements.

The Africa Guide - Benin

http://www.africaguide.com/country/benin

Provides visitor information along with background material on the people and their culture including their music, cuisine, festivals, arts and crafts.

Voodoo priestess

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/spl/hi/picture_gallery/06/africa_voodoo_priestess/html/1.stm

Interview with of one of the voodoo priestesses in Oudiah, with pictures. From the BBC.

West African Dahomean Vodoun

http://www.mamiwata.com

The world's oldest Vodoun tradition alive in the diaspora.

Wikipedia - Benin

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benin

Hyperlinked encyclopedia article covers the history, government and politics, geography, economy, demographics, language and culture of the West African country formerly known as Dahomey.