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Benin Neighboring Countries

Benin is located in Western Africa (Africa), with its capital in Porto-Novo. The official language is French. The currency is West African CFA franc.

What are the neighboring countries of Benin? Benin shares land borders with 4 countries. These Benin neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Benin at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Benin neighboring countries are: Nigeria, Togo, Niger and Burkina Faso. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between Benin and its border countries. The map highlights Benin in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Benin

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Benin?

Benin shares land borders with 4 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Benin?

The neighboring countries of Benin are: Nigeria, Togo, Niger and Burkina Faso.

Which other countries in Africa have the same number of neighbors as Benin?

Countries in Africa with 4 land borders: Botswana, Namibia, Nigeria, Mauritania, Egypt, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Angola.

Which countries in Africa have more neighbors than Benin?

Countries in Africa with more than 4 land borders: Senegal, Sudan, Central African Republic, Zambia, Ethiopia, Algeria, South Sudan, Cameroon, Uganda, Niger, and 12 more....

Which countries in Africa have fewer neighbors than Benin?

Countries in Africa with fewer than 4 land borders: Mauritius, Mayotte, Burundi, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, Djibouti, Gambia, Togo, Madagascar, and 18 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Benin?

The capitals of countries bordering Benin are:
  • Nigeria: Abuja
  • Togo: Lomé
  • Niger: Niamey
  • Burkina Faso: Ouagadougou

What are the country codes of Benin's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of Benin's neighbors are:
  • Nigeria: NG (ISO 2) / NGA (ISO 3)
  • Togo: TG (ISO 2) / TGO (ISO 3)
  • Niger: NE (ISO 2) / NER (ISO 3)
  • Burkina Faso: BF (ISO 2) / BFA (ISO 3)