Embassy of Benin in China

Embassy of the Republic of Benin in Beijing

Ambassador: H. E. Mr. Simon Pierre ADOVELANDE
Address: No. 38, Guang Hua Road, Chaoyang District
Postal Code: 100600
Tel: (+86)10 6532 2741, 6532 2302
Fax: (+86)10 6532 5103

 Climate
The whole Benin is controlled by the tropical climate. In the south part, the highest temperature may reach 39℃ (102.2℉) as well as the lowest temperature is no less than 20℃ (68℉). This region has four seasons - the heavy rainy season (April to July), dry season (August and September), rainy season (part September and October) and the extreme dry season (November to the next March). The north part of Benin usually just has two seasons that from June to October is the rainy season as well as every November to the next May is the dry season. The hottest days often appear in Match and April.

 Self Security
Before 2007, the public security in Benin was reliable. However, influenced by the nation's election at the end of 2007 and the economic depression, the social order of Benin deteriorated gradually. As a result, some vicious incidents have happened in Benin successively, including attacking the foreign businessmen. On the other hand, reported by the Economic Community of West African States that some light weapon has flowed into Benin during the ethnic conflicts between Niger and Mali. Therefore, travelers should take extra care of self security and safety of private property.

 Cotonou
Bordering on the Gulf of Guinea, Cotonou is the larges port and city in Benin other than its capital. It is the country's center of polity, economy, transportation, media and foreign trade, where all of the government departments of Benin and the diplomatic organizations of other countries are located. The Cotonou Airport is the only international airport in Benin, operating frequent airlines to France and other African regions.

 Please contact China Embassy in Benin if this country's citizens will go to China.