National flag of Benin

Flag of Benin
The official name of Benin (BEN) is Republic of Benin and consists of Green, yellow and red flag colors. The capital city of Benin is Porto-Novo. Benin has the total estimated population as of 2021 is 9,988,068 or 10.0 M based on 12 states, 12 cities. The independence day is celebrated on August 1, 1960 and the founder of Benin is Oranmiyan.

9,988,068
(10.0 M)

Population

112,622.0 km2
(43,483.579444 sqm)

Area

Africa

Continent

UTC+01:00

Timezones

About Benin Flag

Benin flag
Benin Flag Colors   Green
  Red
  Yellow
Meaning of Benin flag colors

This flag has two horizontal stripes of red and yellow and one vertical green stripe. The three colors precisely mean:
Red: Bravery of their ancestors.
Yellow: Preservation of country’s wealth.
Green: Hope for a good future.
Benin Flag Proportion Ratio 2:3
Benin Flag Proportion in Decimal 1.5
Official Benin's Flag Adoption Date November 16, 1959 (64 years ago)

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Facts About Benin

Country Name Benin
Official Name Republic of Benin
Capital of Benin Porto-Novo
Demonym Beninese
Dialing Code 229
Country Code BJ/BEN
Currencies CFA Franc BCEAO (₣)
TLDs .bj
Area 112,622.0 km2
43,483.579444 sq mi
Coordinates 9.5, 2.25
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Religions in Benin Christian 53%, Muslim (Sunni and Shia) 24%, Folk religion 18%, Irreligion 5%
Major Languages French (fr)
Benin in Hindi बेनिन
Benin in Arabic بنين
Benin in French Bénin
Benin in Italian Benin
Benin in Spanish Benín
Benin in Japanese ベナン
Independence Day of Benin August 1, 1960
Founding Father of Benin Oranmiyan
National Anthem (Lyricist) Father Gilbert Jean Dagnon
National Anthem (Composer) Father Gilbert Jean Dagnon
National Animal of Benin African Leopard
National Flower of Benin Lily Serves As The Unofficial National Flower
National Bird of Benin No Officially Declared National Bird Of Benin
National Dish / Food of Benin Kuli-Kuli
National Motto of Benin Fraternite, Justice, Travail (Fellowship, Justice, Labour)
National Sport of Benin Football (Soccer)
National Libraries of Benin National Library Of Benin
National Library of Benin is in Porto Novo
National Airline of Benin Benin Airlines
National Airline IATA code of Benin BNI
Number of Universities in Benin 29 (Twenty Nine)
Number of Provinces/States 12 (Twelve)
Cities in Benin 12 (Twelve)
Number of Airports 10 (Ten)
Wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/benin
Source: Government of the Benin and other.
Report

Provinces/States (12)

Cities (12)

Airports (10)
Neighboring Countries of Benin

Burkina Faso

Niger

Nigeria

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