Where is benin in africa?

Benin, a narrow, north-south strip of land in West Africa, lies between latitudes 6° and 13°N, and longitudes 0° and 4°E. Benin is bounded by Togo to the west, Burkina Faso and Niger to the north, Nigeria to the east, and the Bight of Benin to the south. read more

Benin (/ b ɛ ˈ n iː n, b ɪ-/ beh-NEEN, bih-; French: Bénin), officially the Republic of Benin (French: République du Bénin) and formerly Dahomey, is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east, and Burkina Faso and Niger to the north. read more

Benin, officially Republic of Benin, French République du Bénin, formerly (until 1975) Dahomey, or (1975–90) People’s Republic of Benin, country of western Africa. read more

Benin, formerly known as Dahomey, is one of Africa's most stable democracies. Benin's shore includes what used to be known as the Slave Coast, the departure point for captives to be shipped across the Atlantic. read more