| Independent | Yes |
|---|---|
| Country codes | BJ, BEN (ISO 3166-1) |
| Official name | Republic of Benin |
| Capital city | Porto-Novo |
| Continent | Africa |
| Member of | United Nations, African Union, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation |
| Population | 13,712,828 (2023) |
| Total area | 114,763 km2 |
| Highest point | Mont Sokbaro (658 m, 2 159 ft) |
| Lowest point | Bight of Benin |
| GDP per capita | $ 1,303 (World Bank, 2022) |
| Currency | West African CFA franc (Fr, XOF) |
| Calling code | +229 |
| Internet TLD | .bj |