Bight of Benin
| Bight of Benin | |
|---|---|
| Golfe du Bénin (French) | |
Gulf of Guinea map showing the Bight of Benin. | |
| Coordinates | 5°00′N 2°06′E / 5.0°N 2.1°E |
| River sources | Niger |
| Ocean/sea sources | Gulf of Guinea Atlantic Ocean |
| Basin countries | Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria |
| Max. length | 300 km (190 mi) |
| Max. width | 640 km (400 mi) |
| Settlements | Cotonou |
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The Bight of Benin, or Bay of Benin, is a bight in the Gulf of Guinea area on the western African coast that derives its name from the historical Kingdom of Benin.