Benin
Benin is a country in Africa with a population of 14,111,035. Its capital is Porto-Novo and the currency is the CFA Franc (West) (Fr). GDP per capita is around $1,400, the main language is French.
Key facts
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Where is Benin?
In Africa. Drag, zoom or click a neighbour.
Population & life expectancy
From 636,559 in 1800 to 14,111,035 in 2023
From 35.4 yrs in 1950 to 60.8 yrs in 2023
Phrases & audio
- Hello Bonjour
- Good morning Bonjour
- Good day Bonne après-midi
- Good evening Bonsoir
- Good night Bonne nuit
- Thank you Merci
- Please S'il vous plaît
- Excuse me Excusez-moi
- Sorry Désolé
- 1 Un
- 2 Deux
- 3 Trois
- 4 Quatre
- 5 Cinq
- 6 Six
- 7 Sept
- 8 Huit
- 9 Neuf
- 10 Dix
Bordering countries
Frequently asked questions
What country is BJ?
BJ is the two-letter ISO 3166-1 country code for Benin, a country in Africa with its capital at Porto-Novo.
What language do they speak in Benin?
The main language spoken in Benin is French (Français). French for "hello" is "Bonjour".
What is the capital of Benin?
The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo.
What is the country calling code for Benin?
The international dialling code for Benin is +229. Its two-letter country code is BJ.
What currency is used in Benin?
Benin uses the CFA Franc (West) (Fr), currency code XOF.
What is the population of Benin?
Benin has a population of about 14,111,035 people across 112,622 km².