Benin
This profile gathers the essentials about the following country: Benin. It gives its capital, flag, position on the map, neighbouring countries, official languages, currency and area.
- Region
- Africa · Western Africa
- Capitals
- Porto-Novo, Cotonou
- Coordinates of the capital
- 6.50° N, 2.63° E
- Area
- 112,622 km²
- Official languages
- French
- Currency
- West African CFA Franc
- Access to the sea
- Yes
- ISO code
- BJ
On the map
This country is located in Africa, in the region "Western Africa". It has access to the sea. This country shares land borders with 4 countries: Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria, Togo.
Its capitals are: Porto-Novo, Cotonou. Its area is about 112,622 km². By area, this country ranks 100 out of 193 in the world and 38 out of 54 in Africa. Official language: French. Currency: West African CFA Franc.
Capitals of the neighbouring countries: Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso), Niamey (Niger), Abuja (Nigeria), Lomé (Togo).
Neighbouring countries
Frequently asked questions
- Benin: what is the capital?
- Its capitals are: Porto-Novo, Cotonou.
- Benin: which countries does it border?
- This country shares land borders with 4 countries: Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria, Togo.
- Benin: what are the official languages?
- Official language: French.
- Benin: what is the currency?
- Currency: West African CFA Franc.
- Benin: what is the area?
- Its area is about 112,622 km². By area, this country ranks 100 out of 193 in the world and 38 out of 54 in Africa.
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