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Benin

LOCATION & GEOGRAPHY

The Republic of Benin is a small country in West Africa, located between Togo and Nigeria, with an area and population comparable to Portugal. The official capital is Porto Novo, although Cotonou is the seat of government and the most populous city in the country.

Benin flag

Benin

Language

french

Currency

Central African CFA franc

GDP

19676049075.7011 US$ (2023)

GDP per capita

1394.37330217623 US$ (2023)

Exports of goods and services

4170034407.76298 US$ (2023)

Chamber's Website

Imports of goods and services

5933708288.47894 US$ (2023)

Chamber Name

Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Benin

Capital

Porto-Novo

Surface area (sq. km)

114760

Population, total

14111034 (2023)

Source of Data

World Bank