Benin is located in West Africa and covers a land area Of 112,622 Sq.
Quick Facts about Benin:
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Region | West Africa |
| Capital | Porto-Novo (official), Cotonou (de facto seat of government) |
| Borders | Nigeria 🇳🇬, Togo 🇹🇬, Burkina Faso 🇧🇫, Niger 🇳🇪 |
| Coastline | Yes – on the Atlantic Ocean (Gulf of Guinea) |
| Official Language | French 🇫🇷 |
| Currency | West African CFA franc (XOF) 💴 |
| Population (2025) | ~14 million people |
| Government | Democratic Republic |
Benin is known for:
- The historic Kingdom of Dahomey
- Voodoo (Vodun) spiritual traditions (originated here)
- A growing role in regional trade and agriculture
- Peaceful politics compared to some neighbors
