Want to learn about Benin? Here are the flag, the capital city, the animals, the food, and some amazing facts — all explained in a fun way for kids.
Quick facts about Benin
| Capital | Porto-Novo |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 13,300,000 |
| Languages | French |
| Currency | West African CFA franc |
| National symbol | Leopard |
| Famous food | Kuli-Kuli |
In Benin, people often speak French. A friendly way to say hello is "Bonjour". 👋
Fun facts about Benin for kids
- Benin is the birthplace of the Vodun (Voodoo) religion!
- Ganvie is a village built entirely on stilts in the middle of a lake!
- The Kingdom of Dahomey, once in Benin, had a famous army of female warriors.
- The Gelede mask tradition honors women and mothers.
- Beninese fabrics are colorful and full of patterns.
Famous places in Benin
- Ganvie Stilt Village
- Royal Palaces of Abomey
- Ouidah Museum
Nature and symbols of Benin
- Leopard
- National sport: Football
Going to Benin with kids?
A few small things to do together before you go turn the trip into an adventure your child already understands:
- Practise saying hello the local way: "Bonjour".
- Find Porto-Novo, the capital, on a map or globe together.
- Learn to spot the flag 🇧🇯 so your child can find it when you land.
- Try a taste of Kuli-Kuli at home, then compare it on the trip.
- Pick one famous place to look out for, like Ganvie Stilt Village.
Print a passport stamp
Print this page, cut out the stamp and stick it in a notebook passport. Great for a trip, a school project, or a country-of-the-week at home or in class. Teaching a whole class? Use the free classroom passport.
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