Facts
Population of 11. 7 million
The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo
The official language is French
The main export of Benin is cotton
The national sport is soccer
Popular Foods
Atassi: rice and beans with fish or meat
Gboman: vegetable stew
Ata: white or red bean cake
Tchantchanga: grilled mutton or beef with onions and spices