Benin is a coastal country in Africa with a population of 12.1M and an area of 112,622 km². Its capital is Porto-Novo, French is the official language, and it is a republic. Benin shares borders with 4 countries.
Key facts
ContinentAfrica
CapitalPorto-Novo
Population12.1M
Area112,622 km²
LanguageFrench
ReligionChristianity
GovernmentRepublic
CurrencyWest African CFA Franc
GDP/capita$1300
Independence1960
Geography
Has coastlineSavanna
Oceans / SeasAtlantic, Gulf of Guinea
RiversNiger
BordersNigeria, Niger, Burkina Faso, Togo
History & Culture
Colonised by France
Economy & Resources
AgricultureCotton, Maize
Memberships
African Union
🎯 How to identify Benin in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Benin efficiently:
Is the country located in Africa?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
❌ No
Does the country have a coastline?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
❌ No
Is the country a member of African Union?
✅ Yes
Is the country crossed by the Niger river?
✅ Yes
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