Benin, Republika Beninu, Bénin, République du Bénin, until 1975 Dahomej
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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.

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1. Dependency status: NA

2. Government type: republic under multiparty democratic rule; dropped Marxism-Leninism December 1989; democratic reforms adopted February 1990; transition to multiparty system completed 4 April 1991

3. Location: Western Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Nigeria and Togo

4. Border Countries: Burkina Faso 306 km, Niger 266 km, Nigeria 773 km, Togo 644 km

5. Climate: tropical; hot, humid in south; semiarid in north

6. Terrain: mostly flat to undulating plain; some hills and low mountains

7. Area: 112,620 km2

8. Capital: Porto-Novo is the official capital; Cotonou is the seat of government

9. Administrative divisions: 6 provinces; Atakora, Atlantique, Borgou, Mono, Oueme, Zou; note - six additional provinces have been reported but not confirmed; they are Alibori, Collines, Couffo, Donga, Littoral, and Plateau; moreover, the term "province" may have been changed to "department"

10. Population: 6,590,782

11. Languages: French (official), Fon and Yoruba (most common vernaculars in south), tribal languages (at least six major ones in north)

12. Religions: indigenous beliefs 50%, Christian 30%, Muslim 20%

13. Currency: Communaute Financiere Africaine franc (XOF); note - responsible authority is the Central Bank of the West African States

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24. Benin office in Moskwa:

  • Ambasada Republiki Beninu
    Uspenski pierieu³ok. 7
    Moskwa
    tel. (0-07 095) 2992360; fax 2000226
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25. Intresting WEB's about Benin:

  • Lonely Planet -Destination Benin
  • newAfrica.com - African Information on africa travel and africa ecomomy information
  • Benin Page - Collection of resources from the Univ. of Pennsylvania's African Studies Center. With map, travel advice, and embassy, govt., and language info
  • Benin - Consular Information - US State Department's updated travel information on Benin. With visa requirements and travel advice
  • MBendi Benin Profile - MBendi presents a comprehensive economic profile of Benin's major industries and companies. Includes industry specific data and links.
  • Afro-Caribbean Music: Benin - Introduction to the current music scene in Benin. Features audio clips and a map of Africa showing Benin's location
  • Fait Comme Moi: Travels through Togo and Benin - follow Brian and Erika on their travels through Lome, Aneho, Ouidah, Cotonou, Bohicon, Abomey, Ganvie, and Kpalime
  • Ethnologue: Benin - provides an overview of the languages spoken in the country

26. Other WEB's :

  • slowniki.onet.pl - dictionary translating from polish and english, german, french, italian, spanish, russian etc.
  • babelfish.altavista.com - dictionary translaiting both ways in 25 lanquages useful in translating texts

 
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