Formal Name: Republic of Benin

Local Name: Benin
Local Formal Name: République du Benin
Location: Africa

Status: UN Member Country

Capital City: Porto-Novo
Main Cities: Cotonou

Population: 5,235,000
Area: 112,620 km2
Currency: 1 CFA franc = 100 centimes (no longer used)

Languages: French, local dialects

Religions: Animist, Muslim, Roman Catholic

 Marcel Wouterse on 12th December 2012