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    Posted 08 Dec 2025

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    Benin's capital Porto-Novo faced a failed coup attempt; it borders Niger, Nigeria, Togo, and Burkina Faso, with notable geographical features including the Atakora Mountains and major rivers Niger and Ouémé.

    Benin (capital: Porto-Novo)

    • Recently, Contonou (Benin’s largest city and seat of government) witnessed a failed coup attempt by a group of soldiers (Military Committee for Refoundation).

    Political Features 

    • Land boundaries - Niger, Nigeria ,Togo, and Burkina Faso (see map)
    • Maritime boundaries: To south, It has a coastline on the Bight of Benin (part of the Gulf of Guinea, Atlantic Ocean).

    Geographical Features 

    • Plateaus  - Its sandy coastal area transitions to the La Terre de Barre Plateau.
    • Mountains - Atakora Mountains (northwest), a branch of the Togo Mountains.
    • Highest point: Mt. Sokbaro
    • Major rivers: Niger and Ouémé 
    • Tags :
    • Benin
    • Porto-Novo
    • Places In News
    • Coup
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