Basic Details |
| Region | West Africa |
| Capital City | Porto-Novo |
| Government Type | Presidential Republic |
| Official Languages | French |
| Currency | West African CFA franc, XOF |
| Phone Code | +229 |
| Important Cities | Abomey, Abomey-Calavi, Athiémè, Banikoara, Bassila, Bembèrèkè, Bétérou, Bohicon, Bori, Boukoumbé, Comè, Cotonou, Cové, Dassa-Zoumé, Djougou, Dogbo-Tota, Ganvie, Godomey |
| National Day | Independence Day (Aug-01) |
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Economy |
| GDP (nominal) | USD 19.94 Billion |
| Ease of Doing Business Ranking | 150 |
| Primary Industries | Agriculture,Financial Sector |
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Foreign Relations |
| Bordering Nations | Togo, Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria |
| Member of | (Organisation internationale de la Francophonie), ( African Union), ( Organisation of Islamic Cooperation), ( United Nations) |
| Major Exports | Edible Oils & Seeds, Mining, Metals & Minerals, Animal Meat and Food Preperations, Food & Beverages, Spirits & Vinegar, Wood and Pulp, Machinery & Appliances, Gems & Jewellery, Pharmaceutical Products, Silk & Textiles, Automobiles, Vehicles & Components, Plastics and Products, Cereals & Pulses, Retail & Fmcg Products, Electrical Products |
| Major Imports | Cereals & Pulses, Mining, Metals & Minerals, Machinery & Appliances, Automobiles, Vehicles & Components, Pharmaceutical Products, Electrical Products, Agriculture & Farming Products and Solutions, Animal Meat and Food Preperations, Fisheries, Sea Food & Crustaceans, Silk & Textiles, Plastics and Products, Chemical Products, Edible Oils & Seeds, Household Items & Products, Instruments & Optical Solutions, Food & Beverages, Spirits & Vinegar |
| Total Exports Value | USD 0.833 Billion |
| Total Imports Value | USD 3.345 Billion |
| Foreign Trade Balance | USD 2.512 Billion (Deficit) |
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Foreign Relations with India |
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| Trade Agreements with India | India-Benin relations were placed on a firm footing with the State visit of the then President Boni Yayi accompanied by five Cabinet ministers to India from 3 to 7 March 2009. In addition to delegation-level meeting with the then Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, President Boni Yayi held meetings with the President, Vice President and External Affairs Meeting. India announced a Line of Credit (LoC) of US$ 15 million for Benin during the visit. Two grants of one million dollars each for mutually identified projects in Health & Education sectors as well as setting up of an IT Centre for Excellence and a Centre of Demonstration of Technology (both on grant basis) were also agreed to. The visit concluded with five bilateral agreements with Benin including an MOU on setting up an Information Technology Centre of Excellence (CETI) in the Republic of Benin. |
| Major Exports to India | Mining, Metals & Minerals, Wood and Pulp, Fruits and Nuts, Food & Beverages, Spirits & Vinegar, Edible Oils & Seeds, Silk & Textiles, Machinery & Appliances, Gems & Jewellery, Chemical Products, Electrical Products, Instruments & Optical Solutions, Household Items & Products, Vegetables and Related Products, Automobiles, Vehicles & Components |
| Major Imports from India | Cereals & Pulses, Mining, Metals & Minerals, Machinery & Appliances, Automobiles, Vehicles & Components, Electrical Products, Food & Beverages, Spirits & Vinegar, Ceramic Products, Books and Papers, Silk & Textiles, Rubber and Products, Chemical Products, Instruments & Optical Solutions, Household Items & Products |
| India's Imports Value | USD 452.58 Million |
| India's Exports Value | USD 892.81 Million |
| Trade Balance with India | USD 440.23 Million (Deficit) |
| Indian Embassy Details for Benin | Honorary Consulate General of India (Under High Commission of India in Nigeria)
H.E. Ashok R. Mirchandani
Honorary Consul General
Onsulat de L Inde, Nirvana, Lot No.1430 R , Vedoko Missogbe, Cotonou, Benin
hc.abuja@mea.gov.in
(+234)7080622800 Ext.No.101
https://www.hciabuja.gov.in/
Honorary Consulate General of India (Under High Commission of India in Nigeria)
H.E. Shri G. Balasubramanian
Honourable High Commissioner
Onsulat de L Inde, Nirvana, Lot No.1430 R , Vedoko Missogbe, Cotonou, Benin
hc.abuja@mea.gov.in
(+234)7080622800 Ext.No.101
https://www.hciabuja.gov.in/
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