CartThe Republic of Benin
Flag Colors & Description
The Beninese flag consists of two equal horizontal bands of yellow (top) and red (bottom) with a vertical green band on the hoist side.People
Population: 7,862,944 (July 2006 estimate) (growth rate): 2.73% (2006 estimate)
Gdp: $8.419 billion (2005 estimate) (per capita): $1,100 (2005 estimate)
Languages:
French (official), Fon and Yoruba (most common vernaculars in south), tribal languages (at least six major ones in north)
Government
Capital: Porto-Novo (official capital)
Government type: republic
Geography
Natural Resources: limestone, marble, small offshore oil deposits, timber