Benin, [a] officially the Republic of Benin, [b] formerly known as Dahomey, [10] is a country in West Africa. Benin is bordered by Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east, Burkina Faso to the …

Nov 7, 2025 · Benin, country of western Africa. The official capital is Porto-Novo, but Cotonou is Benin’s largest city, its chief port, and its de facto administrative capital.

Benin facts: Official web sites of Benin, links and information on Benin's art, culture, geography, history, travel and tourism, cities, the capital city, airlines, embassies, tourist boards and …

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Benin, a narrow, north-south strip of land in West Africa, lies between the Equator and the Tropic of Cancer. Benin is bordered by Togo to the west, Burkina Faso and Niger to the north, Nigeria …

Jul 28, 2023 · Provides an overview of Benin, including key dates and facts about this West African nation.

Jan 22, 2025 · Benin borders Nigeria to the east, Burkina Faso and Niger to the north, and Togo to the west. The country has a small coastal area on the Bight of Benin, where most of the …

2 days ago · Benin covers an area of 114,763 square kilometres (44,310 sq mi) [3] and its population in 2018 was estimated to be approximately 11.49 million. [10] [11] Benin is a …

Benin, a nation located in West Africa, is bordered by Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east, and Burkina Faso and Niger to the north. This small yet culturally rich country has a diverse …

Benin is Africa’s third-largest exporter of cashews and sixth-largest exporter of shea nuts. Additionally, it exports palm oil regionally and coconuts to France.