Host country
Benin welcomes you
A historic cradle of West African trade, Benin hosts the 7th SOE edition in Cotonou, its economic capital.
Benin, host country
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- Official capital
- Porto-Novo
- Main economic city
- Cotonou
- Official language
- French
- Currency
- CFA franc (XOF)
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Population
- about 14 million inhabitants
- Sea access
- Autonomous Port of Cotonou
- Position
- at the crossroads of West African markets
Practical information
Currency
The CFA franc (XOF), pegged to the euro. International cards are accepted in hotels, and mobile payment is everywhere.
Language
French is the official language. English is spoken at the event — plenary sessions are interpreted.