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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Guinea’s population is 2.0% larger than that of Benin, a difference of 292,061.
Guinea’s surface area is 114% larger than that of Benin, a difference of 131,100 km².
Benin’s population density is 110% higher than that of Guinea, a difference of 66 /km².
Guinea’s nominal GDP is 16% larger than that of Benin, a difference of $3.53 billion.
Guinea’s GDP per capita is 14% higher than that of Benin, a difference of $210.
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Porto-Novo
Conakry
14,462,724
14,754,785
114,760 km²
245,860 km²
126 /km²
60 /km²
$21.48 billion · 2024
$25.01 billion · 2024
$1,485 · 2024
$1,695 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Western Africa
Western Africa
West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA
Guinean franc · GNF · FG
Beninese, Beninois
Guinean
+229
+224
.bj
.gn
BJ / BEN
GN / GIN
Africa/Porto-Novo
Africa/Conakry
Bénin
Guinée
| Measure | Benin | Guinea |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Porto-Novo | Conakry |
| Population | 14,462,724 | 14,754,785 |
| Surface area | 114,760 km² | 245,860 km² |
| Population density | 126 /km² | 60 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $21.48 billion · 2024 | $25.01 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $1,485 · 2024 | $1,695 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Western Africa | Western Africa |
| Currency | West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA | Guinean franc · GNF · FG |
| Nationality | Beninese, Beninois | Guinean |
| Phone code | +229 | +224 |
| Internet domain | .bj | .gn |
| ISO codes | BJ / BEN | GN / GIN |
| Time zone | Africa/Porto-Novo | Africa/Conakry |
| Native name | Bénin | Guinée |
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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 →Guinea, a West African nation on the Atlantic coast, boasts a rich tapestry of natural beauty, cultural diversity, and a dynamic history that invites explorers and scholars alike.
Full Guinea 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 Guinea is Conakry.
Guinea has a recorded population of approximately 14,754,785 people.
Guinea covers an area of about 245,860 km².
Guinea has a population density of roughly 60 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Guinea has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $25.01 billion as of 2024.
Guinea has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,695.
Guinea uses the Guinean franc (GNF), with the symbol FG.
Guinea is located in Western Africa, Africa.
The native name of Guinea is Guinée.
People from Guinea are referred to as Guinean.
The international dialing code for Guinea is +224.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Guinea is .gn.
Guinea uses the Africa/Conakry time zone.
Guinea, a West African nation on the Atlantic coast, boasts a rich tapestry of natural beauty, cultural diversity, and a dynamic history that invites explorers and scholars alike.