Republic of Benin is located in the West of the African Continent with a population of 9,598,787, making it the 89th largest
national population. Its capital is Porto Novo and its largest city is Cotonou with a total population of 761,137. The country
encompasses 110,620 square kilometers making it the 101st largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with Niger,
Nigeria, Bight of Benin, Togo and Burkina Faso.
President Thomas Yayi Boni is recognized as the the Chief of State and, along with Prime Minister Pascal Koupaki, is also
the Head of Government. The President achieves that status through popular vote and holds that position for up to two five-
year terms. The Prime Minister is appointed by the President. Its form of government is a republic and they celebrate the
creation of their constitution on December 1990.
The languages commonly or official spoken are French, Fon and Yoruba and Tribal languages. It counts among its major
religions indigenous beliefs, Christian and Muslim. As sources of mass communication it has 2 AM, 9 FM, 4 Short Wave
and 1 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Mont Sokburo as its highest point with has an elevation of 658 meters and Atlantic Ocean
as its lowest point which has an elevation of o Meters. Its principal waterway is River Niger, which measures 150
Kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are textiles, food processing, construction
materials and cement. Its official currency is Communaute Financiere Africaine franc .
Here’s something you may not know about Benin. Benin has a population that is 99% African with 42 ethnic groups of
which half maintain indigenous beliefs.
national population. Its capital is Porto Novo and its largest city is Cotonou with a total population of 761,137. The country
encompasses 110,620 square kilometers making it the 101st largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with Niger,
Nigeria, Bight of Benin, Togo and Burkina Faso.
President Thomas Yayi Boni is recognized as the the Chief of State and, along with Prime Minister Pascal Koupaki, is also
the Head of Government. The President achieves that status through popular vote and holds that position for up to two five-
year terms. The Prime Minister is appointed by the President. Its form of government is a republic and they celebrate the
creation of their constitution on December 1990.
The languages commonly or official spoken are French, Fon and Yoruba and Tribal languages. It counts among its major
religions indigenous beliefs, Christian and Muslim. As sources of mass communication it has 2 AM, 9 FM, 4 Short Wave
and 1 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Mont Sokburo as its highest point with has an elevation of 658 meters and Atlantic Ocean
as its lowest point which has an elevation of o Meters. Its principal waterway is River Niger, which measures 150
Kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are textiles, food processing, construction
materials and cement. Its official currency is Communaute Financiere Africaine franc .
Here’s something you may not know about Benin. Benin has a population that is 99% African with 42 ethnic groups of
which half maintain indigenous beliefs.
| Floating village of Lake Ganvie |
| Cargo boat on Lake Ganvie |
| A man with his camel in northern Benin near Niger and Burkina Faso |
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BENIN
Updated 08 July 2012
Updated 08 July 2012
| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
1.2% (2009 est.)
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| Boulevard Trois-Rivieres in Cotonou- Benin's largest city |
| Elephant in Pendjari National Park |
| Village of Natitingou below Mont Sokboro- Benin's highest point |
| Porto Novo Fort on the Atlantic Ocean- Benin's capital and lowest point |
| Aneho- Benin's southernmost point on the border with Togo |
| Azove- Benin's westernmost point on the border with Togo |
| Benin dancer in cultural dress |
| Karimama- Benin's northernmost area on the Niger border |
| Kouande |
| Lamb in Peanut Sauce- a favorite dish of Benin |
| Segbana- the easternmost point of Benin on the border with Nigeria |
| Porga on Benin's border with Burkina Faso |
| Malanville- a trading center on the border with the Niger city of Gaya |
