Countries that border Benin
Benin shares land borders with 4 countries: Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria, Togo. Tap any neighbour to see who it borders, or play the daily country game.
Benin's neighbouring countries
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Key facts about Benin
- CapitalPorto-Novo
- RegionWestern Africa
- Land borders4
- Area112,622 km²
- Population13,224,860
- ISO codeBJ
Learning Benin on the map
Knowing which countries border Benin is one of the quickest ways to lock its position into memory. Try to place Benin and its neighbours yourself in the country shape quiz — you guess from the outline, with distance and direction hints after every try.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries border Benin?
Benin borders 4 countries: Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria, Togo.
Which countries share a border with Benin?
The countries bordering Benin are: Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria, Togo.
What is the capital of Benin?
The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo.