The flag of Benin features a green vertical band on its hoist side that takes up about two-fifth the width of the field and two equal horizontal bands of yellow and red adjoining the vertical band.
At a Glance
Capital Porto-Novo
Region Africa
Subregion Western Africa
Population 12,123,198
Area 112,622 km²
Coat of Arms
Language & Culture
Native Names
Bénin (French)
Languages
French
Demonyms
Beninese (male), Beninese (female)
Week Starts On
monday
Economy & Details
Currency
Fr West African CFA franc
Top Level Domain
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UN Member
Yes
Driving Side
right
Timezones
UTC+01:00