National 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.
Proportion 2:3
Proportion (decimals) 1.5
Flag Adoption Date November 16, 1959

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Facts About Benin

Country Name Benin
Official Name Republic of Benin
Capital 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 Christian 53%, Muslim (Sunni and Shia) 24%, Folk religion 18%, Irreligion 5%
Major Languages French (fr)
Country name in Hindi बेनिन
Country name in Arabic بنين
Country name in French Bénin
Country name in Italian Benin
Country name in Spanish Benín
Country name in Japanese ベナン
Independence Day August 1, 1960
Founding Father Oranmiyan
National Anthem (Lyricist) Father Gilbert Jean Dagnon
National Anthem (Composer) Father Gilbert Jean Dagnon
National Animal African Leopard
National Flower Lily Serves As The Unofficial National Flower
National Bird No Officially Declared National Bird Of Benin
National Dish / Food Kuli-Kuli
National Motto Fraternite, Justice, Travail (Fellowship, Justice, Labour)
National Sport Football (Soccer)
National Libraries National Library Of Benin
National Library Cities Porto Novo
National Airline Benin Airlines
Total No. of Universities 29
Number of Provinces/States 12 (Twelve)
Number of Cities 12 (Twelve)
Number of Airports 10 (Ten)
Wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/benin
Source: Government of the Benin and other.

Provinces/States (12)

Cities (12)

Airports (10)
Neighboring Countries of Benin

Burkina Faso

Niger

Nigeria

Togo