Population
🇧🇯 Benin14,462,724
🇸🇭 Saint HelenaNo data
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Surface area
🇧🇯 Benin114,760 km²
🇸🇭 Saint HelenaNo data
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Population density
🇧🇯 Benin126 /km²
🇸🇭 Saint HelenaNo data
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Nominal GDP
🇧🇯 Benin$21.48 billion · 2024
🇸🇭 Saint HelenaNo data
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GDP per capita
🇧🇯 Benin$1,485 · 2024
🇸🇭 Saint HelenaNo data
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Capital
Porto-Novo
Jamestown
Population
14,462,724
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Surface area
114,760 km²
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Population density
126 /km²
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Nominal GDP
$21.48 billion · 2024
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GDP per capita
$1,485 · 2024
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Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Western Africa
Western Africa
Currency
West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA
Saint Helena pound · SHP · £
Nationality
Beninese, Beninois
Saint Helenian
Phone code
+229
+290
Internet domain
.bj
.sh
ISO codes
BJ / BEN
SH / SHN
Time zone
Africa/Porto-Novo
Atlantic/St_Helena
Native name
Bénin
Saint Helena
| Measure | Benin | Saint Helena |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Porto-Novo | Jamestown |
| Population | 14,462,724 | — |
| Surface area | 114,760 km² | — |
| Population density | 126 /km² | — |
| Nominal GDP | $21.48 billion · 2024 | — |
| GDP per capita | $1,485 · 2024 | — |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Western Africa | Western Africa |
| Currency | West African CFA franc · XOF · CFA | Saint Helena pound · SHP · £ |
| Nationality | Beninese, Beninois | Saint Helenian |
| Phone code | +229 | +290 |
| Internet domain | .bj | .sh |
| ISO codes | BJ / BEN | SH / SHN |
| Time zone | Africa/Porto-Novo | Atlantic/St_Helena |
| Native name | Bénin | Saint Helena |
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AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Benin
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.
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Saint Helena is an island in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is a British Overseas Territory.
Full Saint Helena profile →Benin & Saint Helena: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Benin?
The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo.
What is the population of Benin?
Benin has a recorded population of approximately 14,462,724 people.
How big is Benin?
Benin covers an area of about 114,760 km².
What is the population density of Benin?
Benin has a population density of roughly 126 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Benin?
Benin has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $21.48 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Benin?
Benin has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,485.
What currency is used in Benin?
Benin uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), with the symbol CFA.
Where is Benin located?
Benin is located in Western Africa, Africa.
What is the native name of Benin?
The native name of Benin is Bénin.
What are people from Benin called?
People from Benin are referred to as Beninese, Beninois.
What is the phone calling code for Benin?
The international dialing code for Benin is +229.
What is the internet domain for Benin?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Benin is .bj.
What time zone is Benin in?
Benin uses the Africa/Porto-Novo time zone.
What is Benin known for?
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.
What is the capital of Saint Helena?
The capital of Saint Helena is Jamestown.
What currency is used in Saint Helena?
Saint Helena uses the Saint Helena pound (SHP), with the symbol £.
Where is Saint Helena located?
Saint Helena is located in Western Africa, Africa.
What are people from Saint Helena called?
People from Saint Helena are referred to as Saint Helenian.
What is the phone calling code for Saint Helena?
The international dialing code for Saint Helena is +290.
What is the internet domain for Saint Helena?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Saint Helena is .sh.
What time zone is Saint Helena in?
Saint Helena uses the Atlantic/St_Helena time zone.
What is Saint Helena known for?
Saint Helena is an island in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is a British Overseas Territory.