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Jaromir Novy

Living in Cotonou | from Czech Republic

"There's only a small expat circle here in Cotonou, but this gave me the chance to say hello to everyone on InterNations! "

Jessica Johnson-Hanevolt

Living in Cotonou | from USA

"Before I came here as an expat, I only knew Benin as home of actor Djimon Honsou. But now Cotonou & InterNations is my home too. "

InterNations - a community of trust

InterNations - a trusted Network for Germans in Cotonou

  • Build up valuable contacts with like-minded Cotonou expats
  • Find reliable information and trustworthy tips about the expat life in Cotonou
  • Join top-class InterNations events to meet fellow expatriates in town

InterNations - A Place for Germans in Cotonou

Willkommen to all Germans in Cotonou! Are you interested in getting to know fellow German expats in Cotonou? Are you looking for advice from other Germans, e.g. in which bars in Cotonou will Borussia Dortmund's upcoming match be broadcasted or where in town to shop for whole-grain bread and home-brewed beer?

You are cordially invited to take part in InterNations Cotonou. Among the members of our international expat network, there is also a vibrant circle of German expats, coming from Saxony, Bavaria, Westphalia and all parts of Germany.

Fellow Germans in Cotonou

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German Expats in Cotonou share their Experiences

InterNations is a place where German expats in Cotonou exchange experiences and tips to support each other. Our community helps you make the most of your time in The City on the mouth of the "River of Death".

  • Browse our Members Network to get to know Cotonou’s German expats as well as other German-speaking global minds.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow German expats in Cotonou.
  • Use the Expat Guide for Cotonou to find information, e.g. about the closest German diplomatic mission or regional Goethe-Institut.

Meet fellow Germans in Cotonou at our Events

Our community in Cotonou is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Cotonou’s hippest restaurant or a weekend break with other German expats to explore the Royal Palaces at Abomey. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from Benin in Cotonou as well as Germans in Benin nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Germans living in Cotonou!

InterNations Members at a Glance
  • 87% of members have university degree
  • Members are 30 to 60 years old (average: 38)
  • Members come from 179 countries
  • 53% expat women
  • 47% expat men
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