Benin
Benin is in Africa, in the West Africa region. It has more than one capital: Porto-Novo and Cotonou. It has a population of about 14.8 million and an area of 112,622 km². Its flag has 3 colors, and the one that takes up the most space is green, at 40% of the total.
The flag of Benin as a pie chart
- Green 40%
- Red 30%
- Yellow 30%
- Design
- Complex design (cross, diagonal, triangle or canton)
- Symbol
- No coat of arms or symbols
Each slice shows how much of the flag each color covers. It's the same data as CakeFlag, our game where you guess countries from the colors of their flag.
Benin at a glance
- Capitals
- Porto-Novo and Cotonou
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- West Africa
- Official languages
- French
- Currency
- West African CFA franc
- National day
- August 1
- Highest point
- Mont Sokbaro (about 660 meters)
- Anthem
- “L'Aube Nouvelle”
- Area
- 112,622 km²101st largest out of 208
- Population
- 14.8 million75th most populous out of 204 · 2025 data
- Population density
- 131.5 people/km²76th most densely populated out of 204 · 2025 data
- GDP
- US$ 24.6 billion76th lowest GDP out of 200 · 2025 data
- GDP per capita
- US$ 1,65833rd lowest GDP per capita out of 200 · 2025 data
- Life expectancy
- 61 years9th lowest life expectancy out of 204 · 2024 data
More facts
- Became independent from France
- Joined the UN in 1990
Neighboring countries
Benin borders 4 countries:
Burkina Faso
Niger
Nigeria
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Data: World Bank, world-countries, Wikidata and CIA World Factbook. See all sources.