Benin on a Map Africa
Regional Maps: Map of Africa, World Map
Map location
Benin blank map white
Benin blank map color
Benin blank map color
Important city of Benin: Abomey, Allada, Babana, Banikoara, Bembereke, Birni, Bohicon, Bori, Cotonou, Counarou, Djidja, Djougou, Gogounou, Grand Popo, Guene, Kandi, Lokossa, Malanville, Natitingou, Ndali, Okounfo, Ouidah, Paouignan, Parakou, Pira, Pobe, Porga, Porto-Novo, Sakete, Save, Sonsoro and Tchaourou.
Thing to Know
Continent | Africa |
Region | West Africa |
Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Coordinates | 9°30′N 2°15′E |
Area | Ranked 102nd |
• Total | 112,622 km2 (43,484 sq mi) |
• Land | 98.2% |
• Water | 1.8% |
Coastline | 121 km (75 mi) |
Borders | Total land borders: |
2,123 km (1,319 mi) | |
Burkina Faso 386 km (240 mi), | |
Niger 277 km (172 mi), | |
Nigeria 809 km (503 mi), | |
Togo 651 km (405 mi) | |
Highest point | Mont Sokbaro 658 m (2,159 ft) |
Lowest point | Atlantic Ocean sea level |
Terrain | flat to undulating plain; some hills and mountains |
Natural Resources | oil, limestone, marble, timber |
Environmental Issues |