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Littoral
Department
Map highlighting the Littoral Department
Map highlighting the Littoral Department
Country  Benin
Capital Cotonou
Area
 • Total 79 km2 (31 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
 • Total 701,137
 • Density 8,880/km2 (22,990/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (WAT)

Littoral is a special area in Benin, a country in West Africa. It is one of the twelve "departments" of Benin. Think of a department like a state or a large county.

This department is quite unique. It has only one commune or city, which is Cotonou. Cotonou is the biggest city in Benin. It is also the country's economic capital. This means it is a very important place for business and trade.

Littoral is the smallest department in Benin. It was created in 1999. Before that, it was part of the Atlantique Department.


Images for kids

  • Cargo Handling Port of Cotonou Benin

    Cargo handling in the region

  • Littoral communes

    Communes of Littoral Department

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Departamento Litoral (Benín) para niños

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