Benin
Official Name: Republic of Benin
- Capital City: Porto-Novo
- Largest City: Cotonou
- Provinces / States: 12 Departments
- Official Language: French
- Official Religion: Secular (Predominantly Christianity / Islam / Vodun)
- Independence Date: 1 August 1960
- Total Area: 114,763 sq km
- Population: 14.1 Million
- Currency: West African CFA Franc (CFA) (XOF)
- Time Zone: UTC+1 (WAT)
Calling Code: +229
ISO 3166 Code: BJ / BEN