Benin Facts and Figures


Location of benin
Location of benin

Benin flag
Flag of Benin

Benin map
Map of Benin


Meaning of Country's name

Benin was named after the 'Bight of Benin' in 1975 based on the body of water on which it lies on.

Capital

Porto Novo

Largest Cities

Cotonou, Porto Novo

Population

18,662,086 (est.2008)

Country Code

229

Internet Country Code

.bj

Area

42,985 mi² (112,622 km²)

Area-Comparative

Slightly smaller than Pennsylvania

Bordering Countries

Nigeria, Niger, Burkina Faso, Togo

Date of Founding Current State

August 1, 1960

Type of Government

Democratic Republic

Languages Spoken

French, Fon, Bariba, Pulaar

Religions Practiced

Christian, Islam, Vudan, and traditional beliefs

GDP per Capita

$771.21 (est. 2008)

Latest GDP Growth Rate

4% (est. 2009)

Top Exports

Cotton, Mineral Fuels, Oils

National Holidays

New Year's Jan. 1, Traditional Day Jan. 10, Labor Day May 1, Ascension May 25, Whit Monday June 5, Independence Day Aug. 1, Assumption Aug. 15, Armed Forces Day Oct. 26, All Saints' Day Nov. 30, and Christmas Day Dec. 25

Money Currency

CFA Franc BCEAO

National Sport Teams

National Football Team and Davis Cup Team

Random Fact

There are no natural harbors in Benin.




NEWS FROM Benin

Monday, 05-20-13, 8:25
[This Day]In continuation of its efforts to combat terror elements in the country to a standstill, the federal government yesterday went a step further by mulling the idea of securing the support of the neighbouring Benin Republic.

Wednesday, 05-15-13, 13:33
[SciDev.Net]Cotonou -Insect pests that attack stored rice are causing financial losses to farmers in Benin, researchers report in the first such study of the crop in the country. But they also found significant regional differences in damage.




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