Fun facts about Benin
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The country was named Dahomey during French colonial rule, and was renamed Benin in 1975 after the Bight of Benin.
Benin
Benin, officially the Republic of Benin, formerly known as Dahomey, is a country in West Africa. Benin is bordered by Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east, Burkina Faso to the northwest, and Niger to the northeast.
From the “Etymology” section
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Dahomey instituted an elite female soldier corps known as the 'Dahomean Amazons'.
Benin
Benin, officially the Republic of Benin, formerly known as Dahomey, is a country in West Africa. Benin is bordered by Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east, Burkina Faso to the northwest, and Niger to the northeast.
From the “History” section
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Benin has four terrestrial ecoregions within its borders, including Eastern Guinean forests and West Sudanian savanna.
Benin
Benin, officially the Republic of Benin, formerly known as Dahomey, is a country in West Africa. Benin is bordered by Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east, Burkina Faso to the northwest, and Niger to the northeast.
From the “Geography” section
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Benin's political system is a presidential representative democratic republic, with the President serving as both head of state and head of government.
Benin
Benin, officially the Republic of Benin, formerly known as Dahomey, is a country in West Africa. Benin is bordered by Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east, Burkina Faso to the northwest, and Niger to the northeast.
From the “Government and politics” section
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The town of Ouidah is considered the spiritual center of Beninese Vodun or Voodoo.
Benin
Benin, officially the Republic of Benin, formerly known as Dahomey, is a country in West Africa. Benin is bordered by Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east, Burkina Faso to the northwest, and Niger to the northeast.
From the “Demographics” section
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Photo: Dalzel, Archibald · Public Domain