Benin
Links
AllAfrica.com - Benin
News reports and headlines from the African press, updated with breaking news.
Benin Government Portal
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.
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
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.
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.

