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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Benin’s population is about 27.6× that of Cape Verde, a difference of 13,937,847.
Benin’s surface area is about 28.5× that of Cape Verde, a difference of 110,730 km².
Cape Verde’s population density is 3.3% higher than that of Benin, a difference of 4.2 /km².
Benin’s nominal GDP is 688% larger than that of Cape Verde, a difference of $18.76 billion.
Cape Verde’s GDP per capita is 250% higher than that of Benin, a difference of $3,707.
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Porto-Novo
Praia
14,462,724
524,877
114,760 km²
4,030 km²
126 /km²
130 /km²
$21.48 billion · 2024
$2.73 billion · 2024
$1,485 · 2024
$5,192 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Western Africa
Western Africa
West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA
Cape Verdean escudo · CVE · $
Beninese, Beninois
Verdean
+229
+238
.bj
.cv
BJ / BEN
CV / CPV
Africa/Porto-Novo
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Bénin
Cabo Verde
| Measure | Benin | Cape Verde |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Porto-Novo | Praia |
| Population | 14,462,724 | 524,877 |
| Surface area | 114,760 km² | 4,030 km² |
| Population density | 126 /km² | 130 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $21.48 billion · 2024 | $2.73 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $1,485 · 2024 | $5,192 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Western Africa | Western Africa |
| Currency | West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA | Cape Verdean escudo · CVE · $ |
| Nationality | Beninese, Beninois | Verdean |
| Phone code | +229 | +238 |
| Internet domain | .bj | .cv |
| ISO codes | BJ / BEN | CV / CPV |
| Time zone | Africa/Porto-Novo | Atlantic/Cape_Verde |
| Native name | Bénin | Cabo Verde |
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Benin, a slender slice of West Africa stretching from the Atlantic coast to the savannas of the interior, enchants visitors with its blend of vibrant markets, historic sites, and welcoming people.
Full Benin profile →Cape Verde, officially Cabo Verde, is a vibrant island nation off the West African coast, known for its blend of African, Portuguese, and Brazilian influences.
Full Cape Verde profile →The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo.
Benin has a recorded population of approximately 14,462,724 people.
Benin covers an area of about 114,760 km².
Benin has a population density of roughly 126 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Benin has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $21.48 billion as of 2024.
Benin has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,485.
Benin uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), with the symbol CFA.
Benin is located in Western Africa, Africa.
The native name of Benin is Bénin.
People from Benin are referred to as Beninese, Beninois.
The international dialing code for Benin is +229.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Benin is .bj.
Benin uses the Africa/Porto-Novo time zone.
Benin, a slender slice of West Africa stretching from the Atlantic coast to the savannas of the interior, enchants visitors with its blend of vibrant markets, historic sites, and welcoming people.
The capital of Cape Verde is Praia.
Cape Verde has a recorded population of approximately 524,877 people.
Cape Verde covers an area of about 4,030 km².
Cape Verde has a population density of roughly 130 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Cape Verde has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.73 billion as of 2024.
Cape Verde has a GDP per capita of approximately $5,192.
Cape Verde uses the Cape Verdean escudo (CVE), with the symbol $.
Cape Verde is located in Western Africa, Africa.
The native name of Cape Verde is Cabo Verde.
People from Cape Verde are referred to as Verdean.
The international dialing code for Cape Verde is +238.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cape Verde is .cv.
Cape Verde uses the Atlantic/Cape_Verde time zone.
Cape Verde, officially Cabo Verde, is a vibrant island nation off the West African coast, known for its blend of African, Portuguese, and Brazilian influences.