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Country in West Africa
Benin, officially the Republic of Benin, formerly known as Dahomey, is a country in West Africa. Benin is bordered by Togo to the west, Nigeria to the
Benin
West African kingdom (1180–1897)
The Kingdom of Benin or Empire of Benin, also known as Great Benin, is a traditional kingdom in southern Nigeria. It has no historical relation to the
Kingdom_of_Benin
Historic moat in Nigeria
The Benin Moat (Edo: Iyanuwo), also known as the Benin City Iya, the Inner City Iya of Benin or the Wall of Benin, is a large earthwork within Benin City
Benin_Moat
Capital city of Edo State, Nigeria
Benin City (pronunciation) is the capital and largest city of Edo State, southern Nigeria. It is the fourth-largest city in Nigeria according to the 2006
Benin_City
Metal plaques and sculptures from the Kingdom of Benin
The Benin Bronzes are a group of several thousand metal plaques and sculptures that decorated the royal palace of the Kingdom of Benin, in what is now
Benin_Bronzes
1975–1990 socialist state in West Africa
Republic of Benin (French: République populaire du Bénin; sometimes translated literally as the Benin Popular Republic or Popular Republic of Benin) was a
People's_Republic_of_Benin
Topics referred to by the same term
Benin is a modern country in Africa. Benin may also refer to: Kingdom of Benin, a historical state in Western Africa Republic of Benin (1967), a short-lived
Benin_(disambiguation)
Men's association football team
v Benin Benin v Zimbabwe Benin v Lesotho Rwanda v Benin Nigeria v Benin Burkina Faso v Benin DR Congo v Benin Benin v Botswana Benin v
Benin_national_football_team
Telephone numbers in Benin follow an eight-digit telephone numbering plan administered under the country calling code +229. The plan organises numbers
Telephone_numbers_in_Benin
British invasion of the Kingdom of Benin
The Benin Expedition of 1897 was a punitive expedition by a British force of 1,200 men under Sir Harry Rawson. It came in response to the ambush and slaughter
Benin_Expedition_of_1897
Traditional ruler of the Edo people
The Oba of Benin is the traditional ruler and the custodian of the culture of the Edo people and all Edoid people. The then Kingdom of Benin (not to be
Oba_of_Benin
Bight in the Gulf of Guinea
of Benin, or Bay of Benin, is a bight in the Gulf of Guinea area on the western African coast. The Bight of Benin was named for the Kingdom of Benin in
Bight_of_Benin
Filipino singer-songwriter (born 1994)
Clara Benin (born February 19, 1994) is a Filipino indie singer-songwriter best known for her track "Parallel Universe". As of October 2019, Benin has amassed
Clara_Benin
Benin is divided into 12 departments (French: départements), and subdivided into 77 communes (see Communes of Benin). In 1999, the previous six departments
Departments_of_Benin
Country in West Africa
Climate of Benin Ecoregions in Benin Protected areas of Benin National parks of Benin Wildlife of Benin Fauna of Benin Birds of Benin Mammals of Benin Glaciers
Outline_of_Benin
Westernmost region of the African continent
Africa. The United Nations defines Western Africa as the 16 countries of Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory
West_Africa
Airport
Benin Airport (IATA: BNI, ICAO: DNBE) is an airport serving Benin City, the capital of Edo State in Nigeria. The runway is in the middle of the city.
Benin_Airport
Benin art is the art from the Kingdom of Benin or Edo Empire (1440–1897), a pre-colonial African state located in what is now known as the Southern region
Art_of_the_Kingdom_of_Benin
The demographics of Benin include population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and
Demographics_of_Benin
The national flag of Benin (French: drapeau du Bénin) is a flag consisting of two horizontal yellow and red bands on the fly side and a green vertical
Flag_of_Benin
Nigerian ethnic group
The Edo people, also referred to as the Benin people, are an Edoid-speaking ethnic group. They are prominently native to the Edo South senatorial district
Edo_people
2024 single by Rema and Shallipopi
"Benin Boys" (stylized in all caps) is a song by Nigerian singer and rapper Rema featuring fellow Nigerian singer and rapper Shallipopi. Released on 20
Benin_Boys
Airline of Benin
Aero Benin was an airline, based in Benin but registered in Germany, which carried out land and sea freight as well as passenger services. As of 8 April
Aero_Benin
Capital of Benin
known as Hogbonu and Ajashe) is the capital and second-largest city of Benin. The commune covers an area of 52 square kilometres (20 sq mi) and as of
Porto-Novo
year 2026 in Benin. President – Patrice Talon (until 24 May); Romuald Wadagni (since 24 May) Vice President – Mariam Chabi Talata Benin–Niger Crisis 11
2026_in_Benin
Religion in Benin (2020 estimate) Christianity (52.2%) Islam (24.6%) Traditional faiths (17.9%) Other / None (5.30%) Christianity is the largest religion
Religion_in_Benin
Largest city in Benin
pronunciation: [kɔtɔnu]; Fon: Kútɔ̀nú) is the largest city and seat of government of Benin. Its official population count was 679,012 in 2012; however, over two million
Cotonou
Benin is a diverse country linguistically. Of those, French is the official language, and most of the indigenous languages are considered national languages
Languages_of_Benin
Pan-African businessman involved in gas, oil, and infrastructure
Samuel Dossou-Aworet (born in Porto-Novo - Benin on November 5, 1944) is a Pan-African businessman Officer of the Legion of Honor and Grand Officer of
Samuel_Dossou-Aworet
National under-17 association football team representing Benin
The Benin national under-17 football team represents Benin at under-17 association football youth international matches and U-17 Africa Cup of Nations
Benin national under-17 football team
Benin_national_under-17_football_team
This is a list of universities in Benin as accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education, Benin. List of public universities from the Ministry of Higher
List_of_universities_in_Benin
The departments of Benin are subdivided into 77 communes, which in turn are divided into arrondissements and finally into villages or city districts.
Communes_of_Benin
Topics referred to by the same term
Cotonou, Benin University of Benin (Nigeria), in Benin City, Nigeria University of Benin (Togo), now the University of Lomé Université Nationale du Bénin FC
University_of_Benin
NTA Benin is a Zonal Network Centre of the Nigerian Television Authority. The station broadcasts from Benin City, Edo State. NTA Benin started broadcasts
NTA_Benin
Palace of the Oba of Benin
62000 The Royal Palace of the Oba of Benin, located in Benin City, Nigeria, is notable as the home of the Oba of Benin and other royals. The original palace
Royal Palace of the Oba of Benin
Royal_Palace_of_the_Oba_of_Benin
State of Nigeria
dynasty formed in the 11th century AD, the Benin Empire. The ancient city of Edo, the site of modern-day Benin City, was home to some of the largest earthworks
Edo_State
The Cinema of Benin refers to the film industry of the Republic of Benin in West Africa. Sources differ as to the which was the first Beninese film, with
Cinema_of_Benin
Benin has a developing economy dependent on subsistence agriculture and cotton. Cotton accounts for 40% of its GDP and roughly 80% of official export
Economy_of_Benin
On 7 December 2025, several soldiers of the Benin Armed Forces (FAB) led by Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri announced on national television the overthrow
2025_Beninese_coup_attempt
Mother of Esigie
the Idah war (1515 – 1516) because she played a role that led to a great Benin victory. It has been argued that Idia, therefore, was the true power behind
Idia
International working group for restitution of cultural heritage to Nigeria
The Benin Dialogue Group is a multi-lateral international collaborative working group that brings together delegates from Western museums with representatives
Benin_Dialogue_Group
River in Nigeria
The Benin River is a river that flows through the south west of Nigeria. The river starts under the name "Ethiope" in the south east of the state, Edo
Benin_River
Filipino musician and composer
Joey Benin or Joey B (born 22 December 1967) is a Filipino bassist, singer, producer and musical arranger. He is best known as a former member of the
Joey_Benin
Former country in West Africa
The Republic of Benin was a short-lived unrecognized secessionist state in West Africa that existed for seven hours in 1967. It was established on 19
Republic_of_Benin_(1967)
Benin, a narrow, key-shaped, north–south strip of land in West Africa, lies between the Equator and the Tropic of Cancer. Its latitude ranges from 6°30′
Geography_of_Benin
Pair of ivory pendant masks from Benin Kingdom
The Benin ivory mask is a miniature sculptural portrait in ivory of Idia, the first Iyoba (Queen Mother) of the 16th century Benin Empire, taking the form
Benin_ivory_mask
Head of state of Benin
president of Benin (French: Président de la République du Bénin) is both head of state and head of government in Benin. The Cabinet of Benin is under the
President_of_Benin
Political party in Benin
The Democrats (French: Les Démocrates, LD) is a political party in Benin founded and led by former president Thomas Boni Yayi. Ideologically, the party
The_Democrats_(Benin)
The Benin women's national football team represents Benin in international women's football. It is governed by the Benin Football Federation. It never
Benin women's national football team
Benin_women's_national_football_team
bj Benin This article incorporates public domain material from The World Factbook (2025 ed.). CIA. GSM World page on Benin PanAfriL10n page on Benin v
Telecommunications_in_Benin
Economic-military crisis following 2023 Nigerien coup
The Benin–Niger crisis is an ongoing diplomatic crisis that was triggered by the coup d'état in Niger in July 2023, which overthrew elected Nigerien President
Benin–Niger_crisis
Moroccan-born French singer-songwriter (1947–2021)
Morice Benin, born Moïse Ben-Haïm (21 July 1947 – 19 January 2021) was a French singer-songwriter. Moïse Ben-Haïm was born in Casablanca on 21 July 1947
Morice_Benin
French politician (born 1975)
Justine Benin (born 12 March 1975) is a French employment counsellor and politician who briefly served as Secretary of State for the Sea in the government
Justine_Benin
practices in Benin are strongly influenced by the sociopolitical structure of the West African country. About 50 cultural groups are represented in Benin, with
Childbirth_in_Benin
human settlement in the area of modern Benin can be found in the Atakora mountain chain of north-western Benin. Systematic surveys and excavations have
History_of_Benin
Military of Benin
The Benin Armed Forces (French: Forces Armées Béninoises; FAB) constitutes the army, navy, air force, and republican guard of the Republic of Benin. For
Benin_Armed_Forces
National under-20 association football team representing Benin
The Benin national under-20 football team, nicknamed the Cheetahs, represents Benin in international youth football competitions. Its primary role is
Benin national under-20 football team
Benin_national_under-20_football_team
Oba of Benin (1440–1473)
Oba ('king') of the Kingdom of Benin. He was born Ogun, a son of Ohen, and spent part of his early life away from the Benin capital. He took the throne after
Ewuare
The islamist insurgency in Northern Benin is an insurgency in Northern Benin by al-Qaeda affiliate Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal-Muslimin and to a lesser extent
Islamist insurgency in Northern Benin
Islamist_insurgency_in_Northern_Benin
Benin has varied resources of wildlife comprising flora and fauna, which are primarily protected in its two contiguous protected areas of the Pendjari
Wildlife_of_Benin
Prostitution in Benin is legal but related activities such as brothel keeping and benefiting from the prostitution of others are illegal. UNAIDS estimates
Prostitution_in_Benin
City in Zou Department, Benin
Cana is a town in the Zou Department of south-western Benin, just southeast of Bohicon. The city was an important administrative and trade hub under the
Cana,_Benin
Christianity in the country of Benin is a growing religion, shaped by both a complex colonial history and a variety of local religious innovations. Introduced
Christianity_in_Benin
Conflict between Benin and Akure kingdoms in 1818
The Akure–Benin War of 1818 was a conflict between the Benin and Akure in what is now southwestern Nigeria. Its origins are connected to earlier political
Akure–Benin_War
are included. Specific dates are given where these are known. 11 January: Benin, Parliament Myanmar, Parliament (2nd phase) 15 January: Uganda, President
2026 national electoral calendar
2026_national_electoral_calendar
Television channel
Bénin TV (BTV) is the main channel of SRTB, Benin's state broadcaster. Prior to 2025, it was named as ORTB Télévision Nationale. The channel broadcasts
Bénin_TV
people in Benin face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBTQ residents. Although same-sex sexual acts for both men and women are legal in Benin, homosexuals
LGBTQ_rights_in_Benin
Politics of Benin formally take place in the framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, where in the President of Benin is both head
Politics_of_Benin
National beauty pageant competition in Benin
Miss Bénin (formerly known as Miss Dahomey) is the national beauty pageant in Benin. The pageant winner aims to be a cultural ambassador of Benin. Before
Miss_Bénin
African Resistance fighter
the conquest of Benin Empire before he was captured and killed. Ologbosore masterminded an attack on a British expedition outside of Benin, killing at least
General_Ologbosere
Time in Benin is given by a single time zone, officially denoted as West Africa Time (WAT; UTC+01:00). Benin adopted WAT on 1 January 1912 as French Dahomey
Time_in_Benin
Arrondissement and town in Borgou Department, Benin
village had a total population of 1,718. "Données Recensement 2013 - Bénin - Benin Data Portal". benin.opendataforafrica.org. Retrieved 2020-02-17. v t e
Gori,_Benin
Public university in Benin City, Nigeria
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) is a public research university located in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. It is one of the universities owned by the
University_of_Benin_(Nigeria)
Highest national honour of Benin
The National Order of Benin (French: Ordre National du Bénin) is the highest national honour in the Republic of Benin. It is conferred on individuals
National_Order_of_Benin
Benin's Queen Mother
The Iyoba of Benin is an important female titleholder in the chieftaincy system of the Kingdom of Benin, a Nigerian traditional state. She is otherwise
Iyoba_of_Benin
Benin is predominantly a rural society, and agriculture in Benin supports more than 70% of the population. Agriculture contributes around 25.4% of the
Agriculture_in_Benin
Tourism in Benin is a small industry. In 1996, Benin had approximately 150,000 tourists. By 2014 number rose to 242,000. A small country with a high concentration
Tourism_in_Benin
Culinary traditions of Benin
are generally light on meat and generous on vegetable fat. In southern Benin cuisine, the most common ingredient is corn, often used to prepare dough
Cuisine_of_Benin
International border
The Benin–Togo border is 651 km (405 mi) in length and runs from the tripoint with Burkina Faso in the north down to the Bight of Benin in the south.
Benin–Togo_border
Unidentified flag of West African origin
West African flag was brought to Britain after the Benin Expedition of 1897 against the Kingdom of Benin. Debate exists over the origin of the flag, including
Unidentified flag from the Kingdom of Benin
Unidentified_flag_from_the_Kingdom_of_Benin
Department of Benin
twelve departments of Benin. At 79 km2 (31 sq mi), Littoral is the smallest department in the country. Its capital is Cotonou, Benin's largest city. The department
Littoral_(Benin)
1934 non-fiction book by Jacob Egharevba
A Short History of Benin is a non-fiction book by Jacob Egharevba, first published in 1934 by the Church Mission Society Press in Lagos. The book offers
A_Short_History_of_Benin
Sporting event delegation
Benin has sent athletes to every Summer Olympic Games held since 1980. Under its previous name of Dahomey, the country also competed in 1972. Despite
Benin_at_the_Olympics
The coat of arms or national seal of Benin, originally introduced in 1964, was readopted in 1990 after being replaced in 1975. At the top of the emblem
Coat_of_arms_of_Benin
Commune and city in Plateau Department, Benin
arrondissement, and commune located in the Plateau Department of the Republic of Benin (previously called Dahomey). The commune covers an area of 2183 square kilometres
Kétou,_Benin
Benin is a country in western Africa. It consists of a narrow wedge of territory extending northward for about 420 miles (680 km) from the Gulf of Guinea
Beninese_literature
TV channel and radio operator in Benin
de Télévision du Bénin (SRTB S.A), formerly known as Radiodiffusion du Dahomey and Office de Radiodiffusion et Télévision du Bénin (ORTB) is a mainstream
Société de radio et de télévision du Bénin
Société_de_radio_et_de_télévision_du_Bénin
Country in West Africa
Republic, is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Ghana to the west, Benin to the east and Burkina Faso to the north. It is one of the least developed
Togo
International border
The Benin–Nigeria border is 809 km (503 mi) in length and runs from the tripoint with Niger in the north down to the Bight of Benin in the south. The
Benin–Nigeria_border
Benin is a coastal country located in the Gulf of Guinea in Western Africa, which is a resource rich region. Energy in Benin has a diverse energy mix and
Energy_in_Benin
Ethnic group in Benin Republic
Dahomeans in colonial French literature, are the largest ethnic group in Benin Republic, accounting for approximately 33.2% of the total population, more
Fon_people
Circular road in Benin City, Nigeria
Benin City Ring Road also referred to as Kings Square or Oba Ovonramwen Square is a circular road in Benin City, the capital of Edo State, Nigeria. It
Benin_City_Ring_Road
Cotonou (Benin) Operation Benin, also known as Operation Cotonou, was a rescue mission carried out by the Lebanese Navy SEALs Regiment in Cotonou, Benin between
Operation_Benin
Benin has abolished school fees and is carrying out the recommendations of its 2007 Educational Forum. (Its education system used not to be free.) In
Education_in_Benin
The nation of Benin recognizes polygamous marriages neither by civil law nor by customary law. Polygamy was permitted until 2004 when it was formally
Polygamy_in_Benin
This is a list of airports in Benin, sorted by location. Benin, officially the Republic of Benin (French: République du Bénin), is a country in West Africa
List_of_airports_in_Benin
Militant jihadist organisation
presently expanding southward into coastal West African countries, including Benin and Togo. Jama'a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM) was formed as a coalition
Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin
Jama'at_Nusrat_al-Islam_wal-Muslimin
In Benin, deafness affects 12,500 people out of their total population of 10 million. Since the late 1900s, there has been a growing emergence of resources
Deafness_in_Benin
This is a list of presidents of Benin (formerly Dahomey) since the formation of the post of President in 1960, to the present day. Political parties Dahomeyan
List_of_presidents_of_Benin
Oil pipeline in West Africa
The Niger–Benin Oil Pipeline, also known as Niger–Benin Export Pipeline (NBEP), is a 1,950 kilometer long crude oil pipeline connecting oilfields near
Niger–Benin_Oil_Pipeline
BENIN
BENIN
Boy/Male
Latin
Blessed.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from either of two places called Benington, in Hertfordshire and Lincolnshire, or from Long Bennington in Lincolnshire. The first is recorded in Domesday Book as Benintone ‘farmstead or settlement (Old English tūn) by the Beane river’; both Lincolnshire names are derived from the Old English personal name Beonna + -ing-, a connective particle denoting association, + tūn.
BENIN
BENIN
Surname or Lastname
English
English : unexplained.
Boy/Male
Scottish
Son of the first choice.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Lord Shiva
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Happy
Surname or Lastname
English (Suffolk)
English (Suffolk) : presumably a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.
Female
English
English variant spelling of French Fleurette, FLORETTE means "little flower."
Surname or Lastname
English (chiefly Yorkshire)
English (chiefly Yorkshire) : variant spelling of Boyce.Americanized spelling of French Bois.
Boy/Male
Hindu
Topaz
Boy/Male
British, English
From the True Man's Manor
Boy/Male
Hindu
To regin universally
BENIN
BENIN
BENIN
BENIN
BENIN
n.
One of an order of nuns founded by Ursula Benincasa, who died in 1618.
v.
A bend in a coast forming an open bay; as, the Bight of Benin.