Capital: Porto-Novo
Coordinates: 6°28′ N 2°36′ E
Languages: Frances
Government Type: República democrática presidencial
President: Yayi Boni
Total Surface: 112620 kms2
Total Population: 7649360 habs
Population Density: 60 habs/km2
Currency: Franco CFA (XOF)
Gentilic: Beninés, beninesa
Time Zone: UTC+1
Daylights Savings Time: UTC+1
Internet Domain: .bj
Telephone Prefix: +229
Iso Code: 204 / BEN / BJ
Radiofonical Prefix: TYA-TYZ
King:
GDP: 12715 US$ millones
Per Capita Income: 1510 US$
Official Name: República de Benín
Motto: Fraternidad, Justicia, Trabajo