Benin

When	Autumn/Fall 2022
How	Overland
Where	From Grand-Popo in the west to Cotonou in the east
Female to Male Ratio	100 females per 99.76 males
Female Literacy	31%
Female Life Expectancy	64
Independence Day	1 August 1960 (from France)
Official Language	French
Main Religion	Christianity (48.5%)
Why	Benin is historically known for its warrior women whose all-female army fought fearlessly and has been depicted in Hollywood films including Black Panther and The Woman King. But what is life like for Beninese women now and in the recent past? How have their lives changed, from the days of colonialism to independence to today? What does it mean to be a woman in Benin today? Follow us on our Benin journey as we meet with women from all backgrounds to hear their life stories.