Benin is a country in West Africa, on the Atlantic coast of the Gulf of Guinea, between Nigeria and Togo.

Quick Scoop

  • Benin lies on the southern coast of West Africa along the Bight of Benin, part of the Gulf of Guinea.
  • It is bordered by Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east, Burkina Faso and Niger to the north.
  • The country is a long north–south strip of land, with its territory stretching from the coast inland toward the Sahel region.
  • Porto-Novo is the official capital, while Cotonou is the largest city and main economic center.

In short: if you look at a map of Africa, Benin is a slim country on the left side of Nigeria, touching the Atlantic Ocean at the bottom.

TL;DR: Benin is a small coastal country in West Africa, on the Gulf of Guinea, between Togo and Nigeria.

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