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Dahomey gained its independence from France in 1960; the name was changed to Benin in 1975. From 1974 to 1989 the country was a socialist state; free elections were reestablished in 1991.
Country name: conventional long form: Republic of Benin
conventional short form: Benin
local short form: Benin
former: Dahomey
local long form: Republique du Benin
Capital: Porto-Novo is the official capital; Cotonou is the seat of government
Languages: French (official), Fon and Yoruba (most common vernaculars in south), tribal languages (at least six major ones in north)
Religions: indigenous beliefs 50%, Christian 30%, Muslim 20%
Atlas: Benin
Profile of the country of Benin, geography, government, history, culture, population.
Benin Newswire
Benin news, politics, economy, trade, business, sports, current events, travel.
Map of Benin
Map of Benin, country information, weather links.
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