Benin
Benin is a country in Africa. Its capital is Porto-Novo, and it shares land borders with 4 countries.
- Capital
- Porto-Novo
- Region
- Africa
- Area
- 115,859 km² Number 99 of 193 by size
- Land borders
- 4 countries
What is the capital of Benin?
The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo. Porto-Novo is the official capital, but the government sits in Cotonou, the largest city.
Which countries border Benin?
Benin shares land borders with 4 countries: Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria and Togo.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Porto-Novo |
|---|---|---|
 Togo | Lomé | 158 km (98 mi) |
 Nigeria | Abuja | 602 km (374 mi) |
 Niger | Niamey | 781 km (485 mi) |
 Burkina Faso | Ouagadougou | 794 km (493 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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