Official name
Republic of Benin
Capital
Porto-Novo
Largest city
Cotonou
Continent
Africa · Western Africa
Population
~13,700,000 (2023)
Area
112,622 km²
Languages
French
Currency
West African CFA franc (Fr)
Drives on the
right
Internet TLD
.bj
Calling code
+229
Borders 4 countries
Burkina Faso
Niger
Nigeria
TogoDid you know?
Porto-Novo is the official capital; government sits in Cotonou.
Benin is the birthplace of the Vodun (voodoo) religion.
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