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ABOUT BENIN 

The Republic of Benin, is a country in Western Africa, formerly known as Dahomey or Dahomania. It borders Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east and Burkina Faso and Niger to the north; its short coastline to the south leads to the Bight of Benin. Its capital is Porto Novo, but the seat of government is Cotonou.

  • Capital:
    - Porto Novo1
  • Area:
    - Total: 112,622 km² (101st) 43,483 sq mi
    - Water (%):1.8
  • Independence:
    - from France: August 1, 1960
  • Official languages:
    - French
  • Population:
    - July 2005 estimate: 8,439,0002 (89th)
    - 2002 census: 6,769,914
    - Density : 75/kmē (118th3) 194/sq mi
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