Benin
Benin is a country in Africa (Western Africa). Its capital is Porto-Novo. It has about 14,814,460 inhabitants (75th of 194 by population) and covers 112,622 km² (100th of 195 by area).
Quick facts
| Capital | Porto-Novo |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Region | Western Africa |
| Population | 14,814,460 (2025) |
| Area | 112,622 km² |
| Currencies | West African CFA franc (Fr) |
| Languages | French |
| Demonym | Beninese |
| Borders | Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria, Togo |
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