Benin: flag, capital and key facts
Benin is a country in Africa whose capital is Porto-Novo. It covers 114,763 km², making it the 100th largest country in the world. Its population is estimated at 12,123,200, 76th in the world. It shares a land border with 4 countries. Official currency: West African CFA franc (XOF).
Key facts about Benin
| Capital | Porto-Novo |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 12,123,200 (rank 76) |
| Land area | 114,763 km² (rank 100) |
| Currency | West African CFA franc (XOF) |
| GDP per capita | 1,450 USD |
| Main languages | French, Fon |
| ISO 3166-1 code | BJ |
Which countries border Benin?
Benin shares a land border with 4 countries:
- Burkina Faso — capital Ouagadougou
- Niger — capital Niamey
- Nigeria — capital Abuja
- Togo — capital Lomé
Other countries in Africa
Play with Benin on Flagdle
Benin is one of the 195 countries in Flagdle's daily rotation. It can show up in any of the modes:
- Flags — recognise the flag in 3 tries.
- Capitals — find “Porto-Novo” from the country name.
- Worldle — identify the country from its outline.
- Daily Challenge — the 9 chained mini-games on a single country.
Data sources
Country code per ISO 3166-1 alpha-2, currency code per ISO 4217. Flag image served by FlagCDN, outline by mapsicon, coat of arms by Wikimedia Commons. Population and land area from United Nations public data; GDP per capita in current US dollars.