The\nculture of Benin is as rich and diverse as its landscape and is\ncertainly one of the most unique and interesting in Africa. Bordered\nby Nigeria, Togo, Niger and Burkina Faso, Benin has a population of\napproximately 10.87 million inhabitants as of the year of 2016. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nofficial language spoken in the country is French, although other\nindigenous languages such as Fon and Yoruba are equally widely\nspoken. As with most clothing in West Africa, the textiles used in\nthe country are vibrant and ornately decorated. Each cultural group,\nbe it Fon, Yoruba or Edo has its unique but recognizable attire. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nlargest religious group is Roman Catholicism being the largest\nreligious group present followed by Islam, Vodun and Protestantism. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Renown\nfor its colorful and exotic cuisine, Beninese cuisine is unique in\nits kind and consists of staples such as yams, couscous, rice and\nbeans. Being a tropical country, it also boasts of fruits such as\nmangoes, bananas, kiwis, avocados and pineapples. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Music\nis of vital importance in the country and Benin is home to notable\nartists including the internationally acclaimed singer Angelique\nKidjo. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nmost popular sport is football although over the past few decades,\nbaseball is becoming common among the locals. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Useful Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

• National Agency for the Promotion of Heritage and the Development of Tourism<\/a><\/li>
• Ministry of Culture and Tourism<\/a><\/li>
• Music of Benin<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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  The culture of Benin is as rich and diverse as its landscape and is certainly one of the most unique and interesting in Africa. Bordered by Nigeria, Togo, Niger and Burkina Faso, Benin has a population of approximately 10.87 million inhabitants as of the year of 2016. The official language spoken in the country is … <\/p>\n

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