Benin is a country located in West Africa. It is bordered by Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east, Burkina Faso and Niger to the north, and Mali and Burkina Faso to the north. Benin has a population of about 11.5 million people and its official language is French. The country has a presidential representative democratic republic form of government, with the president serving as both the head of state and the head of government.

The economy of Benin is primarily based on agriculture, with the majority of the population working in this sector. The main crops grown in Benin include cotton, corn, beans, yams, and cassava. Benin is also rich in natural resources, including limestone, marble, and oil.

Benin has a long history of political instability, with numerous coups and attempted coups occurring over the years. However, the country has made progress in recent years in terms of improving its democratic institutions and strengthening the rule of law. Benin is a member of the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and the West African Monetary Union (UEMOA).

Benin maintains contact with 9 countries. The five most intense relations Benin has are with: Turkey with a score of 9 497 , United States with a score of 3 995 , China with a score of 2 098 , Haiti with a score of 1 875 , and Russia with a score of 1 628 .

The top five closest relations from Benin are: United States with a score of 7.46 , India with a score of 6.55 , Haiti with a score of 6.38 , Turkey with a score of 6.23 , and Kenya with a score of 5.97 .

While, the top five strained relations from Benin are: Russia with a score of 5.29 , Denmark with a score of 5.4 , China with a score of 5.48 , Morocco with a score of 5.52 , and Kenya with a score of 5.97 .