Benin
Benin is in Western Africa, Africa. Been there? Click it on the globe to add it to your map.
At a glance
- Capital
- Cotonou
- Continent
- Africa · Western Africa
- Status
- UN member state
- Population
- 11,801,151
- Area
- 116,582 km²
0.2% of the world’s people, 0.08% of its land
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Regions of Benin
Benin is divided into 12 first-level regions (department).
- Alibori
- Atakora
- Atlantique
- Borgou
- Collines
- Donga
- Kouffo
- Littoral
- Mono
- Ouémé
- Plateau
- Zou
Countries bordering Benin
More countries in Western Africa
Questions about Benin
- What is the capital of Benin?
- The capital of Benin is Cotonou.
- How many regions does Benin have?
- Benin has 12 first-level administrative regions: department.
- Is Benin a UN member?
- Yes, Benin is one of the 193 UN member states.
- Which continent is Benin in?
- Benin is in Africa, in the Western Africa region.
- Which countries border Benin?
- Benin borders Togo, Nigeria, Niger, Burkina Faso.