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🇧🇯 Benin — Capital, Map Location & Facts
Republic of Benin is located in Western Africa (Africa). Its capital city is Porto-Novo.
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Capital City
Porto-Novo
Continent & Region
Africa · Western Africa
ISO Codes
BJ / BEN
Coordinates
9.31° N, 2.32° E
Currency
West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Political System
Presidential republic
Signature Dish
Kuli-Kuli & Pounded Yam