Official Name: Republic of Benin
Native Name: Benin
Native Official Name: République du Benin
Geographical Location:
Africa
International Standing:
UN Country
Capital:
Porto-Novo
Major Cities:
Cotonou
Population:
5,235,000
Land mass:
112,620 km 2
Currency:
1 CFA franc = 100 centimes (no longer used)
Spoken Languages:
French, Native dialects
Religious Affiliations:
Animist, Muslim, Roman Catholic
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