Benin
关于Benin
货币 | West African franc (CRA) |
语言 | French |
资本 | Porto-Novo |
The Republic of Benin is a narrow strip of land running north-south in West Africa. The country is bordered by Togo, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, and Niger, with coastline on the Bight of Benin. The capital is Porto-Novo, but the seat of government is in Cotonou, the largest city. The population of Benin is about 9.1 million people. Although the official language is French, Fon and Yoruba are also commonly spoken.
The government of Benin is a democratic republic with a president as both chief of state and head of government. This country is one of Africa’s most stable democracies with many political parties and a strong society. The economy, however, is underdeveloped and with much corruption and poverty, and people depend on subsistence farming.
Benin’s coast was once known as the Slave Coast from where captured people were shipped across the ocean. It was the birthplace of the religion, Vodun, or voodoo, and some aspects of this culture and religion are still present in America.
Visitors to Benin can enjoy the wildlife in national parks, including lions, elephants, and hundreds of species of birds, along with ruins from the days of the Kingdom of Dahomey. Benin is also one of the most stable and safe countries in the region for travelling.
推荐接种Benin的疫苗
对于大多数旅行者来说
甲型肝炎疫苗
There is a significant risk of exposure to hepatitis A for this country, therefore, the vaccination is recommended.
乙肝疫苗
There is a significant risk of infection with hepatitis B for this country, therefore, the vaccination is recommended.
对于一些旅行者
脑膜炎疫苗
Meningitis vaccination is recommended if travelling in Benin during the dry season from December through June.
霍乱疫苗
The U.K. NaTHNaC recommends the oral cholera vaccine for some travellers whose activities or medical history put them at increased risk, travelling to areas of active cholera transmission. These risk factors include: aid workers; those going to areas of cholera outbreaks who have limited access to potable water and medical care; travellers for whom the vaccination would be considered potentially beneficial, such as chronic medical conditions. The U.S. CDC recommends the cholera vaccine for travellers who are 18-64 years of age and who plan to travel to areas of active cholera transmission. CDC notes that most travellers do not travel to areas of active cholera transmission, and that safe food and water practices can prevent many cholera infections.
狂犬病疫苗
Vaccination against rabies is recommended for travellers involved in outdoor activities (e.g., campers, hikers, bikers, adventure travellers, and cavers) who may have direct contact with rabid dogs, bats, and other mammals. Those with occupational risks (such as veterinarians, wildlife professionals, researchers) and long-term travellers and expatriates are at higher risk and should be vaccinated.
伤寒疫苗
There is a risk of exposure to typhoid fever in this country through consumption of unsafe food and water. Since exposure to unsafe sources is variable within this country, the vaccination against typhoid fever is generally recommended, especially when visiting smaller cities, rural areas, or staying with friends and family.
黄热病疫苗
A yellow fever vaccination is required for all travellers 1 year of age or more arriving in this country. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (but not the WHO or the British NaTHNaC) recommends vaccinations for people 9 months of age or more.
推荐药物治疗Benin。
对于一些旅行者
抗疟药
Anti-malaria medication is recommended for travellers going to Benin. Recommended medications are atovaquone/proguanil, doxycycline, or mefloquine. Anti-malaria drug resistance for chloroquine is present.
需要注意的疾病为Benin。
对于大多数旅行者来说
Hepatitis B
There is a significant risk for acquiring hepatitis B in Benin.
Hepatitis A
There is a significant risk for hepatitis A virus exposure in Benin.
Cholera
Cholera occurs in this country.
Chikungunya Fever
Chikungunya fever has occurred in this country.
Dengue Fever
**There is a risk of dengue in this country.**
对于一些旅行者
African Tick Bite Fever
Sporadic cases of this disease are reported in this country.
Malaria
There is a risk for malaria all year long throughout Benin.
Meningitis
Meningitis outbreaks may occur in Benin during the dry season (December through June).
Yellow Fever
There is a risk of yellow fever transmission in Benin.
Typhoid Fever
Unvaccinated people can become infected through contaminated food and water in Benin, especially when visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas and staying with friends or relatives.
Schistosomiasis
This disease is present in this country and is acquired through contact with fresh water, such as swimming, bathing, or rafting. Well-chlorinated swimming pools and contact with saltwater in oceans or seas will not put travellers at risk for schistosomiasis.
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis occurs in Benin. Travellers to this country are at risk for tuberculosis if visiting sick friends or family, working in the health care field, or having close prolonged contact with the general population.
Rabies
Rabies occurs in Benin. Travellers involved in outdoor activities (e.g., campers, hikers, bikers, adventure travellers, and cavers) may have direct contact with rabid dogs, bats, and other mammals. Those with occupational risks (such as veterinarians, wildlife professionals, researchers) and long-term travellers and expatriates are at higher risk.
Zika Fever
Zika fever can occur in this country.
安全保卫工作在Benin
个人安全
Although the safety and security situation is stable, petty crime and criminal violence do occur in Benin, particularly in tourist areas, near hotels, railroad stations, markets, and beaches. Robbery is common on and around the Cotonou beach areas even in the daytime. Avoid walking alone, day or night. Avoid carrying valuables or large amounts of cash.
Public transportation is not reliable, road conditions are poor, roads may be unlit and fuel may not be available at times in rural areas. Avoid driving at night.
Very strong ocean currents cause many drownings every year. There is a risk of piracy off the coast of Benin.
There are severe penalties for drug offences.
Homosexuality is legal in Benin. LGBT+ travellers should note that there could be intolerance towards public displays of affection.
Photography is illegal around government buildings, military zones, and/or military personnel.
政治动荡
Sitata reminds travellers to minimize risk by avoiding large public gatherings and demonstrations due to unpredictability of these situations and the risk that they may turn violent.
应避免的区域
Avoid the areas along the borders with Burkina Faso, Niger, and Nigeria, including national parks, in the departments of Atacora, Alibori, and Borgou, as well as the area north of National Highway 7, due to the presence of armed groups. There is a high risk of incursions by Nigerian militants in the departments of Collines, Plateau, and Ouémé.