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About Benin

Benin, Officially known as the Republic of Benin and earlier also called Dahomey is a West African Former French Colony.

Economically the country is dependent on Agriculture predominantly cotton. The country also produces Petroleum Products.

Country Facts

 

Basic Details
RegionWest Africa
Capital CityPorto-Novo
Government TypePresidential Republic
Official LanguagesFrench
CurrencyWest African CFA franc, XOF
Phone Code +229
Important CitiesAbomey, Abomey-Calavi, Athiémè, Banikoara, Bassila, Bembèrèkè, Bétérou, Bohicon, Bori, Boukoumbé, Comè, Cotonou, Cové, Dassa-Zoumé, Djougou, Dogbo-Tota, Ganvie, Godomey
National DayIndependence Day (Aug-01)
Economy
GDP (nominal)USD 19.94 Billion
Ease of Doing Business Ranking150
Primary IndustriesAgriculture,Financial Sector
Foreign Relations
Bordering NationsTogo, Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria
Member of(Organisation internationale de la Francophonie), ( African Union), ( Organisation of Islamic Cooperation), ( United Nations)
Major ExportsEdible 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 ImportsCereals & 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 ValueUSD 0.833 Billion
Total Imports ValueUSD 3.345 Billion
Foreign Trade BalanceUSD 2.512 Billion (Deficit)
Foreign Relations with India
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Trade Agreements with IndiaIndia-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 IndiaMining, 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 IndiaCereals & 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 ValueUSD 452.58 Million
India's Exports ValueUSD 892.81 Million
Trade Balance with IndiaUSD 440.23 Million (Deficit)
Indian Embassy Details for BeninHonorary 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/


Embassy Details of Benin in India