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Benin has two main carriers: MTN Benin (largest coverage, 4G in main cities) and Moov Africa Benin (Maroc Telecom subsidiary). 4G covers Cotonou (economic center), Porto-Novo (political capital), Parakou, and the coastal strip. The eSIM Ahora connects to the strongest network. Plugs are Type C and E (French standard, colonial legacy), 220V. Coverage beyond major cities drops quickly — Benin is significantly rural and infrastructure follows the RNIE-1 (coastal) highway and northern routes.
Cotonou-Cadjehoun Airport (COO) has limited WiFi. The currency is the West African CFA franc (XOF, pegged at 655.957 XOF/EUR — same as Burkina Faso, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire). Bank of Africa Benin, Société Générale Bénin, and Ecobank ATMs accept foreign cards. e-Visa costs USD 50. Tips are 10%. French is the official language but Fon, Yoruba, and other local languages are common. Benin is the origin of voodoo — cultural tourism in Ouidah is central. Verify mandatory yellow fever vaccine.