Benin: flag, capital and facts
Benin is a country in Western Africa (Africa). Its capital is Porto-Novo. Population — 14,462,724. Area — 112,622 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Benin
A green vertical band plus yellow and red stripes.
The capital of Benin — Porto-Novo
Porto-Novo is the capital of Benin. Porto-Novo is the official capital; the government is in Cotonou. Porto-Novo means 'new port'.
Facts about Benin
- Official name
- Republic of Benin
- Capital
- Porto-Novo
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Western Africa
- Population
- 14,462,724
- Area
- 112,622 km²
- Currency
- XOF (Fr)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 9.5°, 2.25°
How to remember the name
The nameBenin — the birthplace of voodoo culture and bronze artists.
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Benin is the birthplace of the voodoo tradition.
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