Benin is a Country in the MoriAtlas geographic dataset. It is used as a structured place record for organizing nearby regions, countries, and protected-area discovery, and where relevant it can also act as part of the broader geographic area of Africa.

How large and how populated is Benin?

Benin covers approximately 114,763 square kilometers and has an available population figure of 13,754,688, recorded for 2,022. Taken together, these numbers give a much better sense of the location’s real scale than either figure would on its own.

Which countries or regions are associated with Benin?

Benin is associated with the following country or countries: Benin. Where more detailed internal geography is available, it is also associated with the following region or regions: Alibori Department. This helps show whether the location is narrowly bounded or connected to a wider network of places.

What are the official and native names of Benin?

The official name of Benin is Republic of Benin, and its native name is République du Benin. These naming forms add useful legal, linguistic, and local context beyond the shorter common name used in English interfaces.

What language and time zone information is associated with Benin?

Benin is associated with the following language codes: fr, and with the time zone Africa/Lagos. These are practical metadata points that help the place profile work better across localization, search, and international geographic browsing.

What geographic character defines Benin?

Benin is classified in the dataset as a coastal location. Coastal geography often shapes climate patterns, settlement history, access routes, and the broader natural identity of a place.

What are the main country facts for Benin?

For Benin, the capital is Porto-Novo, the largest city is Cotonou, and the associated currency code is XOF. Together, these facts provide a quick practical snapshot of the country beyond its place on the map.

What codes identify Benin in geographic datasets?

Benin is identified by the ISO code BJ and the country code BJ. These standard identifiers are especially useful when connecting MoriAtlas place records to other structured geographic or statistical systems.

Which regions are associated with Benin?

Benin is associated with the following region or regions: Alibori Department. This is useful for moving from a country-level overview into more detailed regional park discovery.

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Benin National Parks and Protected Areas: A Geographic Atlas for Exploration

Delve into the geographic landscape of Benin with a comprehensive atlas of its national parks and protected areas. This resource provides a structured view of protected lands, enabling detailed exploration of their distribution and regional context across the country. Understand where Benin's significant natural areas are situated, from savanna ecosystems to important bird areas, facilitating a deeper appreciation of the nation's conservation geography.

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Discover National Parks in Benin, West Africa: Explore Mapped Protected Areas

Explore Benin's national parks and designated protected areas, tracing their locations and ecological significance across the West African landscape. A comprehensive view of Benin serves as an essential atlas entry point, enabling users to understand the country's unique conservation efforts and regional park geography.

Benin is a West African nation formerly known as Dahomey. It gained independence from France in 1960 and operates as a unitary presidential republic. The country is known for its coastal location along the Bight of Benin, its historical kingdom of Dahomey, and its agricultural economy centered on palm oil and cotton exports.

Benin, officially the Republic of Benin, is a country in West Africa. The territory was part of the Kingdom of Dahomey from the 17th to 19th centuries before becoming French Dahomey in 1894. It achieved full independence on August 1, 1960. The country has since transitioned through various political systems, including a Marxist-Leninist period from 1975 to 1990, before becoming a multi-party republic. Benin is noted for its cultural diversity with multiple indigenous languages and ethnic groups, with Christianity, Islam, and traditional religions being the major faiths.

Largest city:Cotonou

Currency code:XOF

ISO code:BJ

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Capital

Porto-Novo

Area

114,763 km²

Population

13,754,688 (2,022)

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Mountainous

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National Parks in Benin: Explore West Africa's Key Protected Areas and Conservation Landscapes

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W National Park: Niger National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site & Ramsar Wetland

Transborder savanna ecosystem and dramatic Niger River landscape.

W National Park in Niger offers a unique atlas view of a vast protected landscape defined by the Niger River's iconic W-shaped bend. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Ramsar Wetland, it protects crucial savanna plains, extensive floodplains, and rocky outcrops. This transborder conservation area is a vital habitat for West African wildlife, providing a rich context for geographic discovery and landscape exploration.

Area: 10,000 km²
Established: 1954
IUCN: II
Relief: Mixed relief

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Pendjari National Park: Exploring Benin's Largest Protected Area and Savanna Landscape

Mapped boundaries and regional geography of a key West African wilderness.

Pendjari National Park is the largest protected area in Benin, safeguarding nearly 2,800 square kilometers of essential West African savanna ecosystem. This national park is a crucial element of the WAP Complex, offering a profound look at one of the region's last viable wilderness expanses. Through its mapped terrain, diverse landscapes from river valleys to mountainous cliffs, and its status as a protected landscape, users gain a deep understanding of its geographic significance and conservation value.

Area: 2,755 km²
IUCN: II
Relief: Highland
Climate: Subtropical

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Benin geography and landscape

Benin is located in West Africa, bordered by Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east, Burkina Faso to the northwest, and Niger to the northeast. The country occupies the southern coastline of the Bight of Benin, which is part of the Gulf of Guinea in the northernmost tropical portion of the Atlantic Ocean. The terrain ranges from coastal plains to hilly uplands in the north.

Benin nature and environment

Benin features a coastal plain that gradually transitions to higher ground in the north. The country has several protected areas and wildlife is typical of West African savanna and forest ecosystems. The coastal region supports mangrove ecosystems along the Bight of Benin.

Benin climate and seasonal conditions

Benin has a tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons. The southern region receives more rainfall than the northern areas. The country experiences a monsoon season from April to October in the south.

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What geographic character defines Benin?

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