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The flag of Benin features a green vertical band on its hoist side that takes up about two-fifth the width of the field and two equal horizontal bands of yellow and red adjoining the vertical band.

Benin

Republic of Benin

Western AfricaBJBEN

Population

12.12M

Capital

Porto-Novo

Country Overview

Geography

Basic Information

Common Name
Benin
Official Name
Republic of Benin
Region
Western Africa
Population
12.12M

Codes & Identifiers

Alpha-2 Code
BJ
Alpha-3 Code
BEN
Olympic Code
204
Area
112,622 km²

Time Zones

  • UTC+01:00

Languages

French

Continents

Africa

Currencies

  • Fr - West African CFA franc (XOF)

International Associations

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

Bordering Countries

Burkina FasoNigerNigeriaTogo

Geographic Location

Coordinates: 2.63°, 6.51°

Benin is located in , specifically in the Western Africa region. It shares borders with 4 countries.

About Benin

The capital city, Porto-Novo, serves as the country's political and often cultural center. The language spoken include French.

Geographic Facts

  • Our planet has seven continents and five oceans.
  • Earth's circumference at the equator is approximately 40,075 kilometers.
  • About 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by water.