Benin
Fraternité, Justice, Travail (Brotherhood, Justice, Work)
🔹 Identity & Capital
Official Name
Republic of Benin
Common Name
Benin
Capital City
Porto-Novo
Largest City
Cotonou
National Anthem
L'Aube Nouvelle
🌍 Geography
Continent
Africa (West Africa)
Total Area
114,763
Land vs Water
Land 99% / Water 1%
Borders
Togo, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Niger
Coastline
121 km (Atlantic Ocean)
High/Low Point
Mont Sokbaro (658 m) / Atlantic Ocean (0 m)
Climate
Tropical climate (humid in south, semi-arid in north)
👥 Population & Society
Total Population
13,700,000
Density
119 people per sq km
Urban Pop (%)
49%
Languages
French
Ethnic Groups
Fon, Yoruba, Bariba, Fulani
Religions
Christianity (~52%), Islam (~24%), Traditional religions (~18%)
Literacy Rate
45%
Life Expectancy
62 years
💰 Economy
GDP (Nominal)
$20 Billion USD
GDP (PPP)
$50 Billion USD
GDP Per Capita
$1,500 USD
Currency
West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Major Exports
Cotton, cashew nuts, palm products, textiles
Unemployment
2–3% (official estimate)
HDI Index
0.545