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[[File:Map_of_Benin_OMC.png|thumb|Map_of_Benin_OMC]] [[file:Benin_in_its_region.svg|right|thumb|Benin_in_its_region]] [[file:Benin2021OSM.png|right|thumb|Benin2021OSM]] [[file:Benin_Topography.png|thumb|Benin_Topography]] [[file:Benin_map_of_Köppen_climate_classification.svg|thumb|Benin_map_of_Köppen_climate_classification]] [[file:DEGAN_Gabin_(_the_tasks_of_man).jpg|thumb|DEGAN_Gabin_(_the_tasks_of_man)]] == Geography of Benin ==

[[Benin]] is a country located in [[West Africa]]. It is bordered by [[Togo]] to the west, [[Burkina Faso]] and [[Niger]] to the north, [[Nigeria]] to the east, and the [[Bight of Benin]] to the south. The country covers an area of approximately 114,763 square kilometers.

=== Topography ===
Benin's topography is diverse, ranging from coastal plains in the south to highlands in the north. The southern part of the country features a low-lying coastal plain with a network of lagoons and lakes. The central region is characterized by a plateau, while the northern part of Benin is dominated by the [[Atakora Mountains]].

=== Climate ===
Benin has a tropical climate with two distinct seasons: a rainy season and a dry season. The rainy season typically lasts from April to October, while the dry season spans from November to March. The coastal region experiences a subequatorial climate with high humidity, whereas the northern regions have a more arid climate.

=== Hydrology ===
The main rivers in Benin include the [[Ouémé River]], the [[Niger River]], and the [[Mono River]]. The Ouémé River is the longest river entirely within Benin, flowing southward into the Atlantic Ocean. The Niger River forms part of the northern border with Niger.

=== Natural Resources ===
Benin is endowed with various natural resources, including [[limestone]], [[marble]], and small deposits of [[gold]]. The country also has significant agricultural potential, with fertile land suitable for growing crops such as [[cotton]], [[maize]], and [[cassava]].

=== Environmental Issues ===
Benin faces several environmental challenges, including deforestation, soil degradation, and water pollution. Efforts are being made to address these issues through reforestation programs and sustainable agricultural practices.

=== Administrative Divisions ===
Benin is divided into 12 departments: [[Alibori]], [[Atakora]], [[Atlantique]], [[Borgou]], [[Collines]], [[Donga]], [[Kouffo]], [[Littoral Department|Littoral]], [[Mono]], [[Ouémé]], [[Plateau Department|Plateau]], and [[Zou]].

== Related Pages ==
* [[Benin]]
* [[West Africa]]
* [[Atakora Mountains]]
* [[Ouémé River]]
* [[Niger River]]
* [[Mono River]]
* [[Departments of Benin]]

[[Category:Geography of Benin]]
[[Category:Geography of Africa]]
[[Category:West Africa]]

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