Capital CityPorto-Novo
Population13.4 million
Surface Area114,763 km²
CurrencyWest African CFA Franc (XOF)
Official LanguagesFrench
Centroid Coordinates9.31°, 2.32°
3D Globe Orbiting: BeninCoordinates: 9.3077° N, 2.3158° E • WebGL Accelerated
🏔️ Physical Geography & Terrain
Narrow West African corridor stretching from the Gulf of Guinea north to the Niger River valley.
Climate ClassificationTropical hot and humid in the south, semi-arid savannah in the north
Notable Natural LandmarkRoyal Palaces of Abomey
Geographic Fact
Did You Know?
Benin is the historic birthplace of Vodun (Voodoo), which is officially recognized as a religion in the country.
🏙️ Major Cities of Benin
Primary metropolitan centers, administrative districts, and demographic hubs.
Capital City
BeninCotonou
Urban Center
BeninPorto-Novo
Urban Center
BeninParakou
Urban Center
BeninDjougou
🌤️ Climate & Atmospheric Profile
Regional climate conditions centered on Porto-Novo (9.31°, 2.32°).
Primary Climate ZoneTropical hot and humid in the south, semi-arid savannah in the north
Capital Weather ReferencePorto-Novo Coordinates9.31° N / 2.32° E
Continent Climate BeltAfrica (Western Africa) →
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