Benin

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Benin is a sovereign state. Capital: Porto-Novo. Form of government: republic. Legislature: National Assembly. Official language(s): French. Population: about 14,111,034 (2023). Area: about 114,763 km².

Official name
Benin
Administrative seat
Porto-Novo
Population
14,111,034
Area
114,763 km²
Currency
West African CFA franc
Continent
Africa
Official website https://www.gouv.bj/

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Benin

Sovereign state

Benin is a sovereign state. Capital: Porto-Novo. Form of government: republic. Legislature: National Assembly. Official language(s): French. Population: about 14,111,034 (2023). Area: about 114,763 km².

Administrative seat
Porto-Novo
Population
14,111,034
Area
114,763 km²
Currency
West African CFA franc
Official language
French
Continent
Africa
Admin code
BEN

Communist Party of Benin

communism

Founded
1977

Social Democratic Party

social democracy

Founded
1990

Romuald Wadagni

Head of state · President of the Republic of Benin / Head of government · President of the Republic of Benin

As of
2026-10-10
Term
Since 24 May 2026

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