What is the Capital of Benin?

The flag of Benin features a green vertical band on its hoist side that takes up about two-fifth the width of the field and two equal horizontal bands of yellow and red adjoining the vertical band.
Capital of Benin Porto-Novo

The capital city of Benin is Porto-Novo. Benin is located in Western Africa, Africa, with a population of 13,224,860. The official currency is the West African CFA franc and the primary language spoken is French.

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Capital of Benin — FAQ

What is the capital of Benin?

The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo.

Is Porto-Novo the largest city in Benin?

No — while Porto-Novo is the capital, the largest city in Benin is Cotonou.

What country is Porto-Novo in?

Porto-Novo is the capital city of Benin.

What continent is Porto-Novo in?

Porto-Novo, the capital of Benin, is located in Africa.

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