Benin is a country in West Africa, located on the southern coast of the continent along the Gulf of Guinea, between Togo to the west and Nigeria to the east, with Burkina Faso and Niger to the north.

Quick Scoop: Where Is Benin Located?

Benin sits in the western part of the African continent. It stretches from a short coastline on the Gulf of Guinea in the south up toward the Sahel region in the north.

Key location facts:

  • Region: West Africa.
  • Coast: Gulf of Guinea / Bight of Benin (Atlantic Ocean).
  • Eastern neighbor: Nigeria.
  • Western neighbor: Togo.
  • Northwestern neighbor: Burkina Faso.
  • Northeastern neighbor: Niger.
  • Capital city: Porto‑Novo (political capital), with Cotonou as the main economic and administrative center.

If you imagine a map of Africa, Benin is a narrow, north‑south country on the West African coast, just to the left of Nigeria and to the right of Togo, touching the Atlantic Ocean at its southern tip.

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