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Republic of Benin

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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
Flag of Republic of Benin
Flag
Coat of arms of Republic of Benin
Coat of arms
Location of Republic of Benin
CapitalPorto-Novo
Largest cityCotonou
GovernmentUnitary 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[edit | edit source]

Kingdom of Dahomey[edit | edit source]

Socialist rule[edit | edit source]

See main article: People's Republic of Benin (1975–1990)

21st Century[edit | edit source]