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Neighboring Countries of Benin
Benin shares land borders with 4 countries: Nigeria (809 km), Togo (651 km), Burkina Faso (386 km) and Niger (277 km).
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Countries bordering Benin
| Neighbour | Border length | Capital | Visa for Benin citizens |
|---|---|---|---|
 Nigeria |
Abuja | Freedom of movement | |
 Togo |
Lome | Freedom of movement | |
 Burkina Faso |
Ouagadougou | Freedom of movement | |
 Niger |
Niamey | Visa-free |
Nigeria accounts for 38% of Benin's 2,123 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).
Geography of Benin
Location
Western Africa, bordering the Bight of Benin, between Nigeria and Togo
Area
112,622 km² — slightly smaller than Pennsylvania
Terrain
Mostly flat to undulating plain; some hills and low mountains
Climate
Tropical; hot, humid in south; semiarid in north
Highest and lowest points
Highest: unnamed elevation 675 m; located 2.5 km southeast of the town of Kotopounga. Lowest: Atlantic Ocean 0 m. Mean elevation: 273 m.
Natural resources
Small offshore oil deposits, limestone, marble, timber
Natural hazards
Hot, dry, dusty harmattan wind may affect north from December to March
Good to know
Sandbanks create difficult access to a coast with no natural harbors, river mouths, or islands
Neighbours of Benin's neighbours
Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.
Algeria
Cameroon
Chad
Côte d'Ivoire
Ghana
Libya
MaliAlso with 4 neighbours in Africa
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Neighboring countries of Zimbabwe- Countries with the most neighbours
- Longest land borders in the world
- Visa-free countries for Benin passport holders
- Benin visa requirements
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).