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
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.