Benin
Benin has been a State Party to the World Heritage Convention since 1982. It is home to 3 World Heritage Sites. The majority of its sites are cultural properties, reflecting a strong emphasis on historical and architectural heritage. Some of these properties are shared with neighboring countries, demonstrating cooperation across borders in heritage conservation.
Benin as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention
State Party since: June 14, 1982
Status: Ratification
Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: 1995-2001, 2003-2007
Total of Mandate Years: 10
Total of Mandates: 2
WHC Electoral Group: V(a) (Africa)
World Heritage Sites in Benin (3)
Cultural: 2 | Natural: 1 | Mixed: 0
- Koutammakou, the Land of the Batammariba · Cultural (Transboundary)
- Royal Palaces of Abomey · Cultural
- W-Arly-Pendjari Complex · Natural (Transboundary)
Map of World Heritage Sites
Tentative World Heritage Sites (5)
- Sites marquants de la Route de l’Esclave au Bénin · submitted: February 24, 2021
- Basse vallée de l’Ouémé · submitted: June 16, 2020
- Village souterrain d'Agongointo-Zoungoudo · submitted: June 19, 1998
- La ville de Porto-Novo : quartiers anciens et Palais Royal · submitted: October 31, 1996
- La Réserve W du Niger et l'habitat vernaculaire du nord Bénin · submitted: October 31, 1996
Country Profile Benin
Official Name: Republic of Benin
Continent: Africa
Subregion: Western Africa
UNESCO Region: Africa
Capital: Porto-Novo
Population (2024): 14,462,724
Land Area: 112,760 km²
Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF)