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The official language of Benin is French.  There are five basic language groups and numerous subgroups spoken in the country.  However, almost half of the population speak Fon.<ref name="profile">The Family History Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, “Family History Record Profile: Benin,” Word document, private files of the FamilySearch Content Strategy Team, 2001.</ref>
The official language of Benin is French.  There are five basic language groups and numerous subgroups spoken in the country.  However, almost half of the population speak Fon.<ref name="profile">The Family History Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, “Family History Record Profile: Benin,” Word document, private files of the FamilySearch Content Strategy Team, 2001.</ref>
For word lists and help researching in Benin records, see:
*French Genealogical Word List


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