Benin

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Benin cuisine

Beninese cuisine is known in Africa for its exotic ingredients and flavorful dishes. Beninese cuisine involves lots of fresh meals served with a variety of sauces. Meat is usually quite expensive, and meals are generally light on meat and generous on vegetable fat.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Benin cuisine

Beninese cuisine is known in Africa for its exotic ingredients and flavorful dishes. Beninese cuisine involves lots of fresh meals served with a variety of sauces. Meat is usually quite expensive, and meals are generally light on meat and generous on vegetable fat.

SHORT INFORMATION

Overview of Benin

Officially name: The Republic of Benin

Capital: Porto-Novo

Largest city: Cotonou

Official language: French

Government: Multiparty democracy