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Benin
Capital · Porto-Novo
Benin, with its official capital Porto-Novo and economic hub Cotonou, offers visitors a compelling blend of history, culture, and commerce. The country's economy relies on agriculture, transit trade through the Port of Cotonou, and a growing informal sector. Travelers explore the royal palaces of Abomey, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the unique stilt village of Ganvié on Lake Nokoué. Shoppers find Cotonou's Dantokpa Market rewarding for its woven textiles, bronze castings, traditional Vodoun artifacts, and locally produced shea butter.
Chambers, trade desks, hubs & districts
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Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie du Bénin (CCIB)
The official chamber of commerce supporting Beninese businesses and foreign investors, headquartered in Cotonou with outreach across the country including Porto-Novo. It facilitates trade missions, business registration guidance, and economic networking events.
Avenue Jean-Paul II, Cotonou, Bénin
Agence de Promotion des Investissements et des Exportations (APIEX)
Benin's official investment and export promotion agency, acting as a one-stop shop for inv…
Zone Industrielle de Glo-Djigbé (GDIZ)
A major special economic zone developed to transform Benin's raw agricultural commodities …
Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières (BRVM)
The regional stock exchange serving the eight UEMOA countries including Benin, with a loca…
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