Saturday, August 7, 2010

Some Basic Facts About Benin

Population: 8.5 million
Predominant religions: Islam, Christianity, Voodun (Voodoo), other religions
$1 USD = about 520 CFA (Beninese francs)
30.9% of people live on less than $1/day
73% live on less than $2/day
Adult literacy rate: 40.5%
Female literacy rate: 27.9%
Ranked 161/182 countries for level of development

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