Benin

President: Yayi Boni (2006)

Land area: 42,710 sq mi (110,619 sq km); total area: 43,483 sq mi (112,620 sq km)

Population (July 2011 est.): 9,325,032 (growth rate: 2.9%); birth rate: 38.1/1000; infant mortality rate: 61.56/1000; life expectancy: 59.84

Capital (2009 est.): Porto-Novo (official), 276,000;

Largest city and seat of government: Cotonou 815,000

Monetary unit: CFA Franc