2 days ago · Benin, country of western Africa. The official capital is Porto-Novo, but Cotonou is Benin’s largest city, its chief port, and its de facto administrative capital. Benin was a French colony from the …

Benin, [a] officially the Republic of Benin, [b] formerly known as Dahomey, [10] is a country in West Africa. Benin is bordered by Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east, Burkina Faso to the north-west, …

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Benin facts: Official web sites of Benin, links and information on Benin's art, culture, geography, history, travel and tourism, cities, the capital city, airlines, embassies, tourist boards and newspapers.

2 days ago · Benin, a narrow, north-south strip of land in West Africa, lies between the Equator and the Tropic of Cancer. Benin is bordered by Togo to the west, Burkina Faso and Niger to the north, …

Explore the Republic of Benin, a vibrant West African nation rich in culture, history, and natural beauty that awaits your discovery.

1 day ago · Benin votes in key parliamentary, local polls a month after thwarted coup Elections take place weeks after foiled coup attempt that shook the country.

3 hours ago · Why the West African Nation of Benin Should Be on Your 2026 Travel List With deeply rooted traditions—and a growing contemporary art and food scene—the nation of Benin is beginning …

2 days ago · Benin covers an area of 114,763 square kilometres (44,310 sq mi) [3] and its population in 2018 was estimated to be approximately 11.49 million. [10] [11] Benin is a tropical nation, highly …

Benin (usually pronounced "beh-NIHN" in English) inhabits a part of the continent called the Dahomey Gap, which is a somewhat dry area between the rain forests of Central Africa and of those farther …