| Name: | Benin |
| Capital: | Porto-Novo - 6.467°N 2.6°E |
| Largest City: | Cotonou |
| Official Languages: | French |
| Ethnic Groups: | |
| Demonym: | Beninese; Beninois |
| President: | Yayi Boni |
| Monarch: | |
| Prime Minister: | Pascal Koupaki |
| Legislature: | National Assembly |
| Area: | 112,622 km² (101st); 43,484 sq mi |
| Population 2011 Census: | |
| Population Density: | 78.1/km² (120th); 202.2/sq mi |
| GDP 2011: | $14.683 billion |
| GDP 2011 Per Capita: | $1,481 |
| Currency: | West African CFA franc (XOF) |
| Time Zone: | WAT (UTC +1) |
| Date Formats: | |
| Drives On The: | right |
| Iso 3166 Code: | BJ |
| Internet Tld: | bj |
| Calling Code: | +229 |