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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[edit | edit source]
Kingdom of Dahomey[edit | edit source]
Socialist rule[edit | edit source]
See main article: People's Republic of Benin (1975–1990)