Geography of Benin - Extreme Points

Extreme Points

This is a list of the extreme points of Benin, the points that are farther north, south, east or west than any other location.

  • Northernmost point – the confluence of the Mékrou river and the river Niger on the border with Niger, Alibori Department
  • Easternmost point – unnamed location on the border with Nigeria immediately east of the town of Néganzi, Borgou Department
  • Southernmost point – the point at which the border with Togo enters the Atlantic Ocean, Mono Department
  • Westernmost point - unnamed location on the boder with Togo immediately south-wets of the town of Datori-Tiokossi, Atakora Department

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