Benin Latest News
Recently, India and Benin have held high-level talks in Porto-Novo to strengthen bilateral cooperation across defence, health, agriculture, and economic sectors.
About Benin
- Benin is a country in West Africa.
- Bordering Countries: It borders Niger to the northeast, Nigeria to the east, Togo to the west, and Burkina Faso to the northeast.
- Maritime Boundary: To the south, it has a small stretch of coastline on the Bight of Benin which is part of the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean.
- Capital City: Porto-Novo
Geographical Features of Benin
- Climate: It has a hot, humid tropical climate.
- Plateau: Its main plateau is La Terre de Barre Plateau.
- Mountain: Atakora Mountains located northwest of Benin, which is a branch of the Togo Mountains.
- Highest Point: Benin’s highest point is Mt. Sokbaro, which rises 658 m.
- Major Rivers: The Niger and Ouémé are the country’s major rivers.
- Natural Resources: Benin is very rich with key minerals including Limestone, Marble, and Gold.
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Last updated on Nov, 2026
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