Benin is a developing country in West Africa. Its political capital is Porto Novo; however, its administrative capital, Cotonou, is Benin's largest city and the site of most government, commercial, and tourist activity. Read the Department of State’s Fact Sheet on Benin for additional information on U.S.- Benin relations.
Population: 12,123,200
Total Land Area: 112,760 km2
Population/km2: 107.51