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The Republic of Benin has no relation to the pre-colonial Kingdom of Benin in Nigeria.
Republic of Benin République du Bénin | |
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Capital | Porto-Novo |
Largest city | Cotonou |
Government | Unitary presidential republic |
• President | Patrice Talon |
Area | |
• Total | 114,763 km² |
Population | |
• 2022 estimate | 13,754,68 |
Benin, officially the Republic of Benin, is a country in West Africa bordered by Nigeria, Niger, Burkina Faso, and Togo.
History
Kingdom of Dahomey
Socialist rule
See main article: People's Republic of Benin (1975–1990)