Benin

    Coat of Arms

    Coat of arms of the country of Benin

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    Population
    • Population: 11167000 people.
    • Official Language: French
    • HDI: 0,504
    • Poverty rate: 83.6%
    • Gini: 37.9%
    • The believing population: 93%
    • Main religion: Christianity (53%)
    • Second religion: Islam (23.8%)
    Harmful habits
    • Alcohol: 1.2 litres/year
    • Smoking: 6.9%
    Internet
    • Internet users: 12.1%
    • Country Top Level Domain: .BJ
    General information about the country
    • Country name:
      Benin
    • Code (2-digit):
      BJ
    • Continent:
      Africa
    • Country level:
      Tier 3
    • Capital:
      Porto Novo
    • Country area:
      112620 sq km.
    • Telephone code:
      229
    • Currency (code):
      CFA Franc CFA ALLIANCE (XOF)
    Geographical features of the country

    Administrative division into regions

    Department (13): Alibori, Atacora, Atlantic, Borgu, Donga, Zou, Collin, Collins, Cuffo, Litoral, Mono, Plateau, Ueme.

    Features of the country

    The modern territory of the country was partially or fully occupied by the following states: Portuguese Empire, Oyo, Songhai, French Empire, Dahomey.

    Benin has access to lakes: Nokoye.

    The following rivers flow through the territory: Niger, Oti (Punjari).

    Gambling regulation
    • Online casinos:
      Not regulated
    • Online sports betting:
      Not regulated
    Top payment systems

    Top payment methods (October 2024):

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    • moov