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Benin From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. For other uses, see Benin (disambiguation) The Republic of Benin is a nation of western Africa , formerly known as Dahomey . It has a small coast line with the Bight of Benin in the south, borders Togo in the west, Nigeria in the east, and Burkina Faso and Niger in the north. R©publique du B©nin In Detail Full size National motto : Fraternit©, Justice, Travail French : Fellowship, Justice, Labour) Official language French Capital Porto Novo ... Ranked 94th 60/km² Independence August 1 Currency CFA franc ... Calling Code Seat of government Contents History Politics Departments Geography ... edit History Main article: History of Benin The African kingdom of Dahomey originated in Benin. By the 17th century , the kingdom, ruled by an oba , stretched beyond the borders of present-day Benin, covered a large part of West-Africa. The kingdom was prosperous and established slave trading relations with the Europeans (mostly Portuguese and Dutch ) who first arrived in the late 15th century. The coastal part of the kingdom became known as the Slave Coast By the 18th century , Dahomey started to fall apart, enabling the French to take over the area in . In , the land became part of the French West Africa colony, still as Dahomey. In

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Index Flag Geography People ... Feedback Benin Location: Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Nigeria and Togo Map references: Africa Area: total area: 112,620 sq km land area: 110,620 sq km comparative area: slightly smaller than Pennsylvania Land boundaries: total 1,989 km, Burkina 306 km, Niger 266 km, Nigeria 773 km, Togo 644 km Coastline: 121 km Maritime claims: territorial sea: 200 nm International disputes: none Climate: tropical; hot, humid in south; semiarid in north Terrain: mostly flat to undulating plain; some hills and low mountains Natural resources: small offshore oil deposits, limestone, marble, timber Land use: arable land: permanent crops: meadows and pastures: forest and woodland: other: Irrigated land: 60 sq km (1989 est.) Environment: current issues: recent droughts have severely affected marginal agriculture in north; inadequate supplies of potable water; poaching threatens wildlife populations; deforestation; desertification natural hazards: hot, dry, dusty harmattan wind may affect north in winter

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aneki .com Home Richest Most Populated Largest ... More Lists... World Regions Africa Middle East Europe Asia ... Consulates Benin Geography Location: Western Africa, bordering the Bight of Benin, between Nigeria and Togo Geographic coordinates: 9 30 N, 2 15 E Map references: Africa Area: total: 112,620 sq km water: 2,000 sq km land: 110,620 sq km Area - comparative: slightly smaller than Pennsylvania Land boundaries: total: 1,989 km border countries: Burkina Faso 306 km, Niger 266 km, Nigeria 773 km, Togo 644 km Coastline: 121 km Maritime claims: territorial sea: 200 nm Climate: tropical; hot, humid in south; semiarid in north Terrain: mostly flat to undulating plain; some hills and low mountains Elevation extremes: lowest point: Atlantic Ocean m highest point: Mont Sokbaro 658 m Natural resources: small offshore oil deposits, limestone, marble, timber Land use: arable land: permanent crops: other: Irrigated land: 120 sq km (1998 est.) Natural hazards: hot, dry, dusty harmattan wind may affect north from December to March Environment - current issues: inadequate supplies of potable water; poaching threatens wildlife populations; deforestation; desertification

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Home World Map Rankings Countries from A to Z A B C D ... Z Source: www.exchange-rates.org World Africa Benin (Facts) Benin - Geography (Facts) Location: Western Africa, bordering the Bight of Benin, between Nigeria and Togo Geographic coordinates: 9 30 N, 2 15 E Map references: Africa Area: total: 112,620 sq km water: 2,000 sq km land: 110,620 sq km Area - comparative: slightly smaller than Pennsylvania Land boundaries: total: 1,989 km border countries: Burkina Faso 306 km, Niger 266 km, Nigeria 773 km, Togo 644 km Coastline: 121 km Maritime claims: territorial sea: 200 nm Climate: tropical; hot, humid in south; semiarid in north Terrain: mostly flat to undulating plain; some hills and low mountains Elevation extremes: lowest point: Atlantic Ocean m highest point: Mont Sokbaro 658 m Natural resources: small offshore oil deposits, limestone, marble, timber Land use: arable land: 18.08% permanent crops: 2.4% other: 79.52% (2001) Irrigated land: 120 sq km (1998 est.) Natural hazards: hot, dry, dusty harmattan wind may affect north from December to March Environment - current issues: inadequate supplies of potable water; poaching threatens wildlife populations; deforestation; desertification

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56. Benin (08/05) Republic of benin. geography Area 116622 sq. km. (43483 sq. mi.). geography benin, a narrow, northsouth strip of land in West Africa, lies between the http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/6761.htm

Bureau of Public Affairs Electronic Information and Publications Office Background Notes Bureau of African Affairs August 2005 Background Note: Benin PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Benin Geography Area: 116,622 sq. km. (43,483 sq. mi.). Cities: Capital Porto-Novo (pop. 295,000). Political and economic capital Cotonou (pop. 2 million). Terrain: Mostly flat plains of 200 meters average elevation, but the Atacora Mountains extend along the northwest border, with the highest point being Mont Sokbaro 658 meters. Climate: Tropical, average temperatures between 24 o and 31 o C. Humid in south; semiarid in north. People Nationality: Noun and adjective Beninese (singular and plural). Population (2004 est.): 7.25 million. Annual growth rate (2001 est.): 2.89%. Ethnic groups: African 99% (42 ethnic groups, most important being Fon, Adja, Yoruba, and Bariba), Europeans 5,500. Religions: Indigenous beliefs (animist) 50%, Christian 30%, Muslim 20%. Languages: French (official), Fon and Yoruba in the south; Nagot, Bariba and Dendi in the north. Education (2001 est.):

57. African Studies Center | Benin Page Resources represents part of Karen Fung s Africa South of the Sahara Electronic Guide . It covers news, history, geography, etc.. benin Top News http://www.sas.upenn.edu/African_Studies/Country_Specific/Benin.html

Benin Page Country Map of Benin U.S. State Department Consular Information Sheet for Benin Benin Embassy in the U.S. Facts About the Republic of Benin: Official Document World Factbook entry for Benin Other On-Line Resources Related to Benin Benin The index has been created by The Norwegian Council for Africa, as part of its comprehensive effort to strengthen the knowledge of Africa and African affairs. The projects has been developed in cooperation with the information company Gazette, and wit h financial support from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Benin (Karen Fung) Resources represents part of Karen Fung's "Africa South of the Sahara Electronic Guide". It covers: news, history, geography, etc..

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version 2.0 Project Flora of Benin This project is funded by Netherlands Development Aid (NEDA) About Benin Benin's geography The people Benin's natural resources ... UP About Benin Benin is a developing West African country. Officially, Porto Novo is the capital, but Cotonou is the economic and political centre. The country formerly known as 'Dahomey', became independent from the French in 1960. It had the Revolution of 26 October 1972 and was proclaimed 'The People's Republic of Benin' on 30 November 1975. It was a Marxist-Leninist one-party state since then. From 1991 the country is a multi-party democracy, marked by relative political stability. The official language is French. The per capita GNP is about US$450, which is above West African average. Agriculture is the main economic activity, contributing about 37% to GDP, industry 13 and services 51% (1993). Agriculture is mainly subsistence farming, concentrating on yam, cassava and maize, followed by sorghum, cowpea (niébé), millet and rice. Main agricultural export products are: cotton, oil palm products, cocoa, and pineapple. A World Bank supported structural adjustment program is in operation since 1991. The country is member of the Convention of Lomé (ACP).

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Applied Language Solutions offer quality language translation services for all applications, including website, medical and legal translations Email: enquiries@appliedlanguage.com FREE QUOTE SERVICES RESOURCES ... HOME PAGE Information For Benin Introduction Geography People Government ... Country Flag Popular Pages Business Translation Free Translation Tools Free website translation Language Identifier Currency Converter Free Translation Information Translation Articles Submit An Article Language Directory Country Guides ... Z Geography Of Benin Location Western Africa, bordering the Bight of Benin, between Nigeria and Togo Geographic coordinates 9 30 N, 2 15 E Map references africa Area total: 112,620 sq km water: 2,000 sq km land: 110,620 sq km Area comparative slightly smaller than Pennsylvania Land boundaries total: 1,989 km border countries: Burkina Faso 306 km, Niger 266 km, Nigeria 773 km, Togo 644 km Coastline 121 km Maritime claims territorial sea: 200 nm Climate tropical; hot, humid in south; semiarid in north

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Benin Home Page For information on Benin, select from the links below: Embassies Getting There Hotels Places of Interest ... Tourist Offices General Information... Beach Resorts Climate Currency Economy ... Visas BENIN - GENERAL INFORMATION Beach Resorts There are beaches in Cotonou but there are not 'beach resort' facilities. Climate Generally a tropical climate. Average daily temperature 28.5 Celcius/78 Fahrenheit. Humidity is high for most of the year. Rainy season in the south May to July and September to December; in the north July to December. Dry season in the south January to April and August; January to June in the north. Economy Agriculture: An important part of the economy producing palm oil, maize, cassave, cashew nuts, cotton, rice, fishing. Mining: Small amount of offshore oil. Manufacturing: Food processing, textiles, beverages, cement. Other: No other major contributors. Geography Official name: People's Republic of Benin. Population: 5.13 million (1994). Situation: West Africa. Timezone: GMT+1.

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