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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing in Benin. | An online cruising guide for yachts sailing in Benin. | ||
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| currency= West African Franc (XOF) | | currency= West African Franc (XOF) | ||
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | ||
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* {{Reference|Steve Jones, Ed Wheeler, and Penny Scott-Bayfield|[http://www.amazon.com/Cruising-Guide-Africa-Steve-Jones/dp/0952777126 Cruising Guide To West Africa]|Royal Cruising Club Pilotage Foundation (December 2009)|978-0952777120}} | * {{Reference|Steve Jones, Ed Wheeler, and Penny Scott-Bayfield|[http://www.amazon.com/Cruising-Guide-Africa-Steve-Jones/dp/0952777126 Cruising Guide To West Africa]|Royal Cruising Club Pilotage Foundation (December 2009)|978-0952777120}} | ||
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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing in Benin.
Benin
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Capital | Porto-Novo |
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Language | French |
Currency | West African Franc (XOF) |
Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
Calling code | +229 |
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Entrance
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Friends
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Forums
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References
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