Benin is a country located in West Africa. The capital city is Porto-Novo, and the country has a population of approximately 12.5 million people. The official language is French, and the local currency is the West African CFA franc. The dialing code is +229, and the country has a coastal line that extends for about 121 km on the Gulf of Guinea.
The country is bordered by Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east, Burkina Faso to the northwest, and Niger to the north. The neighboring countries are within 1,000 km of Benin.
Benin is a developing country with a diverse economy that includes agriculture, textile production, and petroleum. Mobile phone usage in Benin has grown rapidly in recent years, with over 10 million mobile users in the country. The country is known for its vibrant culture, including music, dance, and traditional festivals, and has a rich history that includes the ancient kingdom of Dahomey.
CAPITAL | Porto-Novo |
DIAL CODE | +229 |
POPULATION | 10,448,647 |
AREA | 112,622 KM2 |
COAST LINE | 121 KM |
MOBILE USERS | 9,575 |
INTERNET USERS | 483,987 |
Country | Distance to Benin |
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Togo | 181 km |
Ghana | 397 km |
Burkina Faso | 534 km |
Nigeria | 699 km |
Ivory Coast | 887 km |
Below are the list of states with their cities. Select a state name to display list of the popular cities and places.
States | Latitude | Longitude |
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Alibori (1) | 11.13036582 | 2.940016641 |
Atakora (1) | 10.32041526 | 1.389982054 |
Atlantique (1) | 6.360372741 | 2.089991006 |
Borgou (1) | 9.340009988 | 2.620036172 |
Donga (1) | 9.700427265 | 1.680041869 |
Mono (1) | 6.615000092 | 1.715004457 |
Oueme (2) | 6.483310973 | 2.616625528 |
Zou (1) | 7.190399596 | 1.98999711 |
Find famouse or tourist places in Benin with latitude and longitude of the places. Tourest places are divided into diferent category. Please click on any place listed below to see name of places in each category with complete information.
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