Total Area114,763 km²Sovereign land & inland waters
Capital CityPorto-NovoAdministrative seat
Continental RegionAfricaWestern Africa
GPS Coordinates9.31°, 2.32°Geometric centroid
🏔️ Physical Terrain & Landscape Systems
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 Geographic & Metropolitan Hubs
Primary demographic, industrial, and administrative centers distributed across Benin.
Capital City
BeninCotonou
Metropolitan Hub
BeninPorto-Novo
Metropolitan Hub
BeninParakou
Metropolitan Hub
BeninDjougou
🌐 Regional Boundaries & Neighbors in Africa
Bordering sovereign states and maritime partners sharing geographic borders with Benin.
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