Akousa
Benin
Porto-Novo · Western Africa · French
Key Statistics
Population
14.1M
#76 / 197
Area
114,763 km²
#100 / 197
GDP (Nominal)
$19.94B
2024 estimate
#127 / 197
GDP per Capita
$1,430
2024 estimate
#165 / 197
Population Density
123/km²
#73 / 197
Low
Human Development Index
0.504
#174 / 194
Life Expectancy
60 years
#184 / 196
CO₂ Emissions
0.62 t/capita
Restricted
Press Freedom
#89
RSF Index 2024
Internet Users
34%
#168 / 197
Calling Code
+229
Timezone
UTC+1
Driving Side
Right
Location
| Continent | Africa |
| Subregion | Western Africa |
| Coordinates | 9.5°N, 2.3°E |
| Coastline | Has coastline |
General Information
| Official Name | Benin |
| Capital | Porto-Novo |
| Government | Unitary presidential republic |
| Independence | 1960 |
| Languages | French |
| Currency | XOF |
| Population Density | 123/km² |
| Calling Code | +229 |
| Timezone | UTC+1 |
| Top-Level Domain | .bj |
| Driving Side | Right-hand traffic |
| ISO Code | BJ · BEN |
| Memberships | African UnionECOWASLa Francophonie |
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