Overview
West African country on the Gulf of Guinea. Capital: Porto-Novo. Historical seat of the powerful Kingdom of Dahomey.
Historical Periods
Republic of Benin (1961–1968)
1961 CE – 1968 CE
Capital: Porto-NovoArea: 117,437 km²
Republic of Benin (1969–2023)
1969 CE – 2023 CE
Capital: Porto-NovoArea: 117,695 km²
Republic of Benin (2024–2024)
2024 CE – 2024 CE
Capital: Porto-NovoArea: 117,695 km²