Benin The kids of Benin: Dine Sadam Benin is a small country in West Africa bordered by Nigeria, Niger, Burkina Faso and Togo. It is mostly flat and has a tropical climate. There are several different languages spoken in Benin. The official language is French. In the south, many people speak Fon and Yoruba. There are also at least six different languages spoken in the northern part of Benin. The capital of Benin is Porto Novo. Click here for links to more information about Benin.