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transportation, transit and tourism activities with its neighboring states. Benin's overall macroeconomic conditions were "positive" in 2017, with a growth rate of around 5.6%. Economic growth was mostly driven by the cotton industry and other cash crops, the Port of Cotonou, and telecommunications. A source of revenue is the Port of Cotonou, and the government is seeking to expand its revenue base. In 2017, Benin imported about $ 2.8 billion in goods such as rice, meat and poultry, alcoholic beverages, fuel plastic materials, specialized mining and excavating machinery, telecommunications equipment, passenger vehicles, and toiletries and cosmetics. Principal exports are ginned cotton, cotton cake and cotton seeds, cashew, shea butter, cooking oil, and lumber.
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resulting in a parliament made up entirely of supporters of Talon. That parliament subsequently changed election laws such that presidential candidates need to have the approval of at least 10% of Benin's MPs and mayors. As parliament and most mayors' offices are controlled by Talon, he has control over who can run for president. These changes have drawn condemnation from international observers and led to the United States government partially terminating development assistance to the country.
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Langhammer, P.; Laurance, W. F.; Lieberman, S.; Linkie, M.; Malhi, Y.; Maxwell, S.; Mendez, M.; Mittermeier, R.; Murray, N. J.; Possingham, H.; Radachowsky, J.; Saatchi, S.; Samper, C.; Silverman, J.; Shapiro, A.; Strassburg, B.; Stevens, T.; Stokes, E.; Taylor, R.; Tear, T.; Tizard, R.; Venter, O.; Visconti, P.; Wang, S.; Watson, J. E. M. (2020).
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Gambia, 49.6 for Cape Verde, 23.2 for Senegal and 21.9 for Ghana. The volume of publications in this database tripled in Benin between 2005 and 2014 from 86 to 270. Between 2008 and 2014, Benin's "main scientific collaborators" were based in France (529 articles), United States (261), United Kingdom (254), Belgium (198) and Germany (156).
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Grantham, H. S.; Duncan, A.; Evans, T. D.; Jones, K. R.; Beyer, H. L.; Schuster, R.; Walston, J.; Ray, J. C.; Robinson, J. G.; Callow, M.; Clements, T.; Costa, H. M.; DeGemmis, A.; Elsen, P. R.; Ervin, J.; Franco, P.; Goldman, E.; Goetz, S.; Hansen, A.; Hofsvang, E.; Jantz, P.; Jupiter, S.; Kang, A.;
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because of a flourishing slave trade. Court protocols which demanded that a portion of war captives from the kingdom's battles be decapitated, decreased the number of enslaved people exported from the area. The number went from 102,000 people per decade in the 1780s to 24,000 per decade by the 1860s.
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Biennale Benin, continuing the projects of some organizations and artists, started in the country in 2010 as a collaborative event called "Regard Benin". In 2012, the project became a biennial coordinated by a federation of local associations. The international exhibition and artistic program of the
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In the 1980s, Benin experienced higher economic growth rates (15.6% in 1982, 4.6% in 1983 and 8.2% in 1984), until the closure of the Nigerian border with Benin led to a drop in customs and tax revenues. The government was no longer able to pay civil servants' salaries. In 1989, riots broke out when
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and bilateral creditors have eased the external debt situation, with Benin benefiting from a G8 debt reduction announced in July 2005, while pressing for more rapid structural reforms. An "insufficient" electrical supply continues to "adversely affect" Benin's economic growth and the government has
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While at a time the education system was not free, Benin has abolished school fees and is carrying out the recommendations of its 2007 Educational Forum. The government has devoted more than 4% of GDP to education since 2009. In 2015, public expenditure on education (all levels) amounted to 4.4% of
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Its democratic system "has eroded" since President Talon took office. In 2018, his government introduced new rules for fielding candidates and raised the cost of registering. The electoral commission, packed with Talon's allies, barred all opposition parties from the parliamentary election in 2019,
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adopted in Equatorial Guinea in 2014. In the latter declaration, they reaffirmed their 'intention to devote 10% of their national budgets to agricultural development and agreed to targets such as doubling agricultural productivity, halving post-harvest loss and bringing stunting down to 10% across
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Migrations have brought other African nationals to Benin, including Nigerians, Togolese, and Malians. The foreign community includes Lebanese and Indians involved in trade and commerce. The personnel of European embassies and foreign aid missions and of nongovernmental organisations and missionary
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Benin shows some variation in elevation and can be divided into four areas from the south to the north, starting with the lower-lying, sandy, coastal plain (highest elevation 10 m (32.8 ft)) which is, at most, 10 km (6.2 mi) wide. It is marshy and dotted with lakes and lagoons
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Benin has the third-highest publication intensity for scientific journals in West Africa, according to Thomson Reuters' Web of Science, Science Citation Index Expanded. There were 25.5 scientific articles per million inhabitants cataloged in this database in 2014. This compares with 65.0 for the
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In 2007, Benin counted 1,000 researchers (in headcounts). This corresponds to 115 researchers per million inhabitants. The "main research structures" are the Centre for Scientific and Technical Research, National Institute of Agricultural Research, National Institute for Training and Research in
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Annual rainfall in the coastal area averages 1300 mm or about 51 inches. Benin has two rainy and two dry seasons per year. The principal rainy season is from April to late July, with a shorter less intense rainy period from September to November. The main dry season is from December to
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However, due to Benin's overall multi-year decline in its commitment to MCC's eligibility criteria and the principles of democratic governance, the Board discussed and endorsed MCC's determination to significantly reduce the portion of the planned regional investment that would be made in Benin
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in 2014 to participate in its Centres of Excellence project, owing to its expertise in applied mathematics. Within this project, the World Bank has loaned $ 8 million to Benin. The Association of African Universities has received funds to enable it to co-ordinate knowledge-sharing among the 19
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Real GDP growth was estimated at 5.1% and 5.7% in 2008 and 2009, respectively. The main driver of growth is the agricultural sector, with cotton being the main export, while services continue to contribute the largest part of GDP mostly because of Benin's geographical location, enabling trade,
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in a 1991 election and became the first President on the African mainland to lose power through an election. Kérékou returned to power after winning the 1996 vote. In 2001, an election resulted in Kérékou winning another term, after which his opponents claimed election irregularities. In 1999,
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In 1974, under the influence of young revolutionaries – the "Ligmangers" - the government embarked on a socialist program: nationalization of strategic sectors of the economy, reform of the education system, establishment of agricultural cooperatives and new local government structures, and a
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Local languages are used as the many languages of instruction in elementary schools, with French introduced in later years. At the secondary school level, French is the sole language of instruction. Beninese languages are "generally transcribed" with a separate letter for each speech sound
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Benin: Kings in northern Benin, specifically in Borgou department; extent of their power in comparison with the power of political and civil authorities; a king's ability to force a woman to marry him; remedies available to a woman who refuses to marry a king (2014-April
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With the GDP growth rate of 4%–5% remaining consistent over two decades, poverty has been increasing. According to the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Analysis in Benin, those living under the poverty line have increased from 36.2% in 2011 to 40.1% in 2015.
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in the north to the Atlantic Ocean in the south is about 650 km (404 mi). Although the coastline measures 121 km (75 mi), the country measures about 325 km (202 mi) at its widest point. Four terrestrial ecoregions lie within Benin's borders:
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25 year age cohort. Student enrollment in tertiary education more than doubled between 2006 and 2011 from 50,225 to 110,181. These statistics encompass not only bachelor's, master's and Ph.D. programmes but also students enrolled in nondegree post-secondary diplomas.
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is around 28.% of the total land area, equivalent to 3,135,150 hectares (ha) of forest in 2020, down from 4,835,150 hectares (ha) in 1990. In 2020, naturally regenerating forest covered 3,112,150 hectares (ha) and planted forest covered 23,000 hectares (ha).
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In 2013, the government devoted 2.5% of GDP to public health. In December 2014, 150 volunteer health professionals travelled to Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone from Benin, CĂŽte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Mali, Niger, and Nigeria, as part of a joint initiative by the
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is officially independent of the executive and the legislature, while in practice its independence has been gradually hollowed out by Talon, and the Constitutional Court is headed by his former personal lawyer. The political system is derived from the 1990
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ranked Benin 53rd out of 169 countries. That place had fallen to 78th by 2016, when Talon took office, and has fallen further to 113th. Benin has been rated equal-88th out of 159 countries in a 2005 analysis of police, business, and political corruption.
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is lower than world average. In 2016, Benin had 0.9 global hectares of biocapacity per person within its territory, less than the world average of 1.6 global hectares per person. In 2016 Benin used 1.4 global hectares of biocapacity per person - their
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blows from December to March, when grass dries up, other vegetation turns reddish brown, and a veil of fine dust hangs over the country, causing the skies to be "overcast". It is also the season when farmers burn brush in the fields.
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In 2015, Benin's priority areas for scientific research were: health, education, construction and building materials, transportation and trade, culture, tourism and handicrafts, cotton/textiles, food, energy and climate change.
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rate in 2015 it was estimated to be 38.4% (49.9% for males and 27.3% for females). Benin has achieved universal primary education and half of the children (54%) were enrolled in secondary education in 2013, according to the
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railway. Construction work has commenced on international lines connecting Benin with Niger and Nigeria, with outline plans announced for further connections to Togo and Burkina Faso. Benin will be a participant in the
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Program in 2011-2012 indicated that followers of Christianity comprised 57.5% of the population (with Catholics making up 33.9%, Methodists 3.0%, Celestials 6.2% and other Christians 14.5%), while Muslims were 22.8%.
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The regulatory framework has evolved since 2006 when the science policy was prepared. This has been updated and complemented by new texts on science and innovation (the year of adoption is between brackets):
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Knippenberg, R; Alihonou, E; Soucat, A; Oyegbite, K; Calivis, M; Hopwood, I; Niimi, R; Diallo, MP; Conde, M; Ofosu-Amaah, S (1997). "Implementation of the Bamako Initiative: strategies in Benin and Guinea".
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the unfavorable organizational framework for research: weak governance, a lack of co-operation between research structures and the absence of an official document on the status of researchers;
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It was ranked 18th out of 52 African countries and scored best in the categories of Safety & Rule of Law and Participation & Human Rights. In its 2007 Worldwide Press Freedom Index,
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sought were carved items of ivory made by Benin's artisans in the form of carved saltcellars, spoons, and hunting horns - pieces of African art produced for sale abroad as exotic objects.
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Kérékou and former president Soglo did not run in the 2006 elections, as both were barred by the constitution's restrictions on age and total terms of candidates. On 5 March 2006,
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changed that by introducing community-based healthcare reform, resulting in "more efficient and equitable" provision of services. As of 2015, Benin had the 26th highest rate of
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a draft act for funding scientific research and innovation and a draft code of ethics for scientific research and innovation were both submitted to the Supreme Court in 2014;
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a manual on how to select research programmes and projects and apply to the National Fund for Scientific Research and Technological Innovation (2013) for competitive grants;
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According to the most recent (2020) estimate, the population of Benin was 52.2% Christian, 24.6% Muslim, 17.9% animist, and 5.3% followed other faiths or had no religion.
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disputes scarcely veiled the factional struggles over control of land and commerce which underlay them. Factions struggled for the leadership of great families".
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roots are sometimes soaked in a jar with salt water and sliced garlic to tenderize them, then used in dishes. Some people have outdoor mud stoves for cooking.
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Benin: Request for a Three-year Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Benin
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Africa'. African leaders meeting in Equatorial Guinea failed to resolve the debate on establishing a common standard of measurement for the 10% target.
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of consumption. This means they use "slightly under double" as much biocapacity as Benin contains. As a result, Benin is running a biocapacity deficit.
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are among the strongholds of the lion in West Africa; with an estimated 246–466 lions, W-Arli-Pendjari harbors the largest remaining lion population in
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by Britain in 1808, followed by other countries. This decline continued until 1885 when the last slave ship departed the modern Benin Republic for
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Prior to 1600, present-day Benin comprised a variety of areas with different political systems and ethnicities. These included
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overthrew the ruling triumvirate, becoming president and stating that the country would not "burden itself by copying foreign
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carries out technology transfer through the development and dissemination of research results. Benin was ranked 120th in the
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April, with a cooler dry season from July to September. Temperatures and humidity are higher along the tropical coast. In
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The cuisine involves fresh meals served with a variety of key sauces. In southern Benin cuisine, an ingredient is
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The Government of Benin devoted less than 5% of GDP to agricultural development in 2010, while the members of the
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the regime did not have enough money to pay its army. The banking system collapsed. Eventually, Kérékou renounced
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Henschel, P.; Coad, L.; Burton, C.; Chataigner, B.; Dunn, A.; MacDonald, D.; Saidu, Y.; Hunter, L. T. B. (2014).
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Kérékou issued a national apology for the substantial role that Africans had played in the Atlantic slave trade.
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dominating; the first 3 each represented a different area and ethnicity of the country. These 3 agreed to form a
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During the 1980s, less than 30% of the country's population had access to primary health care services. Benin's
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In order to raise growth still further, Benin plans to attract more foreign investment, place more emphasis on
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is a problem in Benin, being a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children younger than 5 years.
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Law, Robin (1986). "Dahomey and the Slave Trade: Reflections on the Historiography of the Rise of Dahomey".
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was the longest European presence in Benin, beginning in 1680 and ending in 1961 when the last forces left
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National Council for Scientific and Technical Research and National Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters
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which has been served with sauces mentioned above. The population in the northern provinces use beef and
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This article is about the country, the Republic of Benin. For the pre-colonial kingdom in Nigeria, see
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from the early 17th century due to the high number of people who were sold and trafficked during the
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won the second round with 65.37% of the vote, defeating investment banker and former Prime Minister
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Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting: A statistical overview and exploration of the dynamics of change
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the inadequate use of human resources and the lack of any motivational policy for researchers; and
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Between 2009 and 2011, the share of people enrolled at university rose from 10% to 12% of the 18
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veneration among the Yoruba and Tado peoples in the center and south of the nation. The town of
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Communiqué du Conseil des Ministres du 22 Juin 2016 | Portail Officiel du Gouvernement Béninois
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includes road, rail, water and air transportation. Benin possesses a total of 6,787 km of
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Education, Office of Geological and Mining Research and the Centre for Entomological Research.
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in which Boni Yayi was barred by the constitution from running for a third term, businessman
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Equally important are Benin's efforts to integrate science into existing policy documents:
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trees. Some forests line the banks of rivers. In the north and the northwest of Benin, the
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There are "no available data" on Benin's level of investment in research and development.
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to the north-east. The majority of its population lives on the southern coastline of the
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indicating the day of the week on which they were born. This is due to influence of the
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represent up to 75% of the formal workforce, the informal economy has been noted by the
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Beninese literature had an oral tradition before French became the dominant language.
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A range of mountains extends along the northwest border and into Togo; these are the
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The majority of Benin's 11,485,000 inhabitants live in the south of the country. The
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During French colonial rule and after independence on 1 August 1960, the country was
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a strategic plan for scientific research and innovation (under development in 2015).
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a manual for monitoring and evaluating research structures and organizations (2013);
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The Benin Agency for the Promotion of Research Results and Technological Innovation
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who inhabited the southern half of the country. The bight takes its name from the
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live births. One in three mothers had access to child health care services. The
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is 62 years. About 42 African ethnic groups live in this country, including the
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From the 17th to the 19th century, political entities in the area included the
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within the country, many of them derivative of pre-colonial kingdoms (such as
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Terms and Definitions FRA 2025 Forest Resources Assessment, Working Paper 194
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BĂ©nin : liste des 12 nouveaux prĂ©fets et des chefs-lieux de dĂ©partements
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Wives of the Leopard: Gender, Politics, and Culture in the Kingdom of Dahomey
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phase (1974–1982); and a phase involving an opening to Western countries and
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in the world. According to a 2013 UNICEF report, 13% of women had undergone
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inaugurated an exhibition with 26 pieces of sacred art returned to Benin by
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On 7 May 1972, Maga ceded power to Ahomadégbé. On 26 October 1972, Lt. Col.
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on the central coast is the spiritual center of Beninese Vodun or Voodoo.
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rate in Benin was estimated in 2013 at 1.13% of adults aged 15–49 years.
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took over the area in 1892. In 1899, the French included the land called
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Some so-called challenges facing research and development in Benin are:
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in the north-central area (who came from Mali in the 16th century); the
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Development Plan for Higher Education and Scientific Research 2013–2017
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and monkeys. Pendjari National Park together with the bordering Parks
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mean score of 5.86/10, ranking it 93rd globally out of 172 countries.
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After 1960, there were coups and regime changes, with the figures of
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The north–south strip of land in West Africa lies between latitudes
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plateau and began taking over areas along the coast. By 1727, King
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National Fund for Scientific Research and Technological Innovation
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in the southeast (migrated from Nigeria in the 12th century); the
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each play an advisory role. Financial support comes from Benin's
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is written with both diacritics and digraphs. For instance, the
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meat which is fried in palm or peanut oil or cooked in sauces.
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production, and regional trade. Cotton accounts for 40% of the
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Traditional religions include local animistic religions in the
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existed between 1975 and 1990. In 1991, it was replaced by the
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Slavery, Colonialism and Economic Growth in Dahomey, 1640-1960
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Slavery, Colonialism and Economic Growth in Dahomey, 1640–1960
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of the Kingdom of Dahomey had conquered the coastal cities of
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Civilisations - BBC Two: "Western reactions to Benin bronzes"
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Meals are said to be generally light on meat and generous on
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had agreed to commit at least 10% of GDP to this area in the
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National Directorate of Scientific and Technological Research
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baptism in Cotonou. 5% of Benin's population belongs to this
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groups account for a part of the 5,500 European population.
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sought to redefine their control over slaves as control over
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Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
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Houngnikpo, Mathurin C.; Decalo, Samuel (14 December 2012).
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The Diligent: A Voyage Through the Worlds of the Slave Trade
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Dossou, Krystel M.R.; Gléhouenou-Dossou, Bernadette (2007).
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Organization for the Harmonization of Business Law in Africa
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World Intellectual Property Organization (6 January 2024).
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In the 2013 census, 48.5% of the population of Benin were
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Extensive agriculture in the north of Benin, near Djougou
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Pew Research Center's Religion & Public Life Project
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communicating with the ocean. Behind the coast lies the
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Essegbey, George; Diaby, Nouhou; Konté, Almamy (2015).
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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Post-independence, native folk music was combined with
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is finished, the highway will continue west to 7 other
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took over the territory in 1894, incorporating it into
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Amazons of Black Sparta: The Women Warriors of Dahomey
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Creevey, Lucy; Ngomo, Paul; Vengroff, Richard (2005).
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2012 Biennale Benin were curated by Abdellah Karroum.
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of Benin is French, with indigenous languages such as
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The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
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universities in West Africa involved in the project.
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is vested in the government and the legislature. The
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on 1 March 1990, after the newly formed government's
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also spoken. The largest religious group in Benin is
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West Africa. In: UNESCO Science Report: towards 2030
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the mismatch between research and development needs.
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is responsible for implementing science policy. The
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the pantheon of Vodun and Orisha into Christianity.
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The 1804:Benin saw its largest terrorist attack in history 11462: 7328: 7326: 7217:"Global Forest Resources Assessment 2020, Benin" 5898: 5896: 5894: 5354: 5086:"African Ambassador Apologizes for Slavery Role" 4740:("Total Population, as of 1 July (thousands)"). 4594: 1730:The country's name was officially changed to the 1500:, which had yet to abolish slavery. The capital 1393:peoples) and tribal regions inland (composed of 9147:African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights 6581:. U. S. Department of State. 23 February 2001. 3901:Some Beninese in the south of the country have 1911: 1574:and the region "appeared to lack the necessary 1514:with the King at their head, going to war, 1793 10133:Organisation internationale de la Francophonie 8157:World Bank Benin 2010 Summary Trade Statistics 8018:Show Me the Magic: Travels Round Benin by Taxi 7459:"OHADA.com: The business law portal in Africa" 7177:Hogan, C. Michael (2008). N. Stromberg (ed.). 6088: 5544:"ben007 President Kerekou re-elected in Benin" 4729: 4727: 4669: 4274: 4272: 3514:handles planning and coordination whereas the 667:114,763 km (44,310 sq mi) ( 10761: 10640:Agence de CoopĂ©ration Culturelle et Technique 10117: 9546: 9353: 8702: 8678: 8198: 7323: 6881: 6811: 6795:. Central Intelligence Agency. Archived from 5891: 5308: 5105: 5103: 5051:. C. Hurst & Co. Publishers. p. 37. 4821:Global Logistics Assessments Reports Handbook 4550:(18th ed.). Cambridge University Press. 1169:country with an economy heavily dependent on 11291: 9932:Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha 9142:African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights 7988: This article incorporates text from a 7751:Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica (2000). 5687:"Benin's Boni Yayi wins second term - court" 4600: 4084:are consumed. A staple in northern Benin is 3501: 3119:has surveyed the issue in Benin since 1996. 1831:Its politics take place in a framework of a 1149:in the northernmost tropical portion of the 135: 112: 54: 11246: 10681:Prix des cinq continents de la francophonie 9369:Community of Sahel–Saharan States (CEN-SAD) 7995:UNESCO Science Report: towards 2030​ 7928:(Response to Information Request). 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They reiterated this goal in the 3605:Human and financial investment in research 3567:h Strategy for Poverty Reduction 2011–2016 1660:after violence marred the 1970 elections. 167: 11491:French-speaking countries and territories 11481:Economic Community of West African States 7799: 7782:Ekouedjen, Evrard Karol (December 2020). 7781: 7518:. International Monetary Fund. p. 5. 7376: 7153: 7143: 7026: 7008: 6958: 6940: 6579:Country Reports on Human Rights Practices 5436:. Marshall Cavendish Benchmark. pp.  5314: 4999: 4700: 4698: 4683: 4660: 4313: 4311: 3729:consists of 578 km (359 mi) of 3709:Economic Community of West African States 3627:Economic Community of West African States 3496: 3208:, 1 of Benin's 2 northernmost departments 1289:South Atlantic Peace and Cooperation Zone 1281:Economic Community of West African States 835: 7998:, 471–497, UNESCO, UNESCO Publishing. 7719: 7051:"Benin | UNDP Climate Change Adaptation" 5425: 5423: 5421: 5419: 5361:. 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The distance from the 3137:Map of Köppen climate classification 2916:The two main religions in Benin are 2405:Ethnic Groups of Benin (2013 Census) 11516:Member states of the United Nations 10777:Organisation of Islamic Cooperation 9257:Single African Air Transport Market 9252:African Continental Free Trade Area 7966:from the original on 27 August 2022 7923:Research Directorate (4 May 2016). 7904:from the original on 3 January 2024 7720:Bouwhuis, Jelle (12 January 2024). 7689:Frankel, Eddy (30 September 2008). 7643:from the original on 13 August 2011 7385: 6903:from the original on 27 August 2022 6660:. Paris: UNESCO. pp. 471–497. 6178: 5117:. BBC World Service. Archived from 4919: 4881: 4678:894. Translated by Alvin Harberts. 4319:"Religions in Benin | PEW-GRF" 3962:in Beninese languages, whereas the 2528:(who came from Togo) on the coast. 1323:. 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When construction in 3681:Trans-West African Coastal Highway 3648: 1488:The decline was partly due to the 1381:along the coast (primarily of the 1271:(17.9%). Benin is a member of the 25: 11547: 11203:Economic Cooperation Organization 8716: 8039: 8025:Benin (Other Places Travel Guide) 7870:. APG of East Central Minnesota. 7495:from the original on 9 March 2018 7097:from the original on 9 March 2021 6828:(UNICEF). July 2013. p. 27. 6677:from the original on 30 June 2017 6524:United States Department of State 6500:from the original on 23 June 2017 5879:from the original on 21 July 2023 5464:. 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University of Michigan Press. 7655: 7629: 7599: 7569: 7522: 7507: 7477: 7451: 7400:Millennium Challenge Corporation 7289: 7271:from the original on 13 May 2011 7241:from the original on 4 June 2019 6697:"HIV/AIDS—Adult Prevalence Rate" 6585:from the original on 5 June 2019 6251:from the original on 4 June 2019 6233: 6030:Millennium Challenge Corporation 5904:"Benin's democratic beacon dims" 5697:from the original on 1 June 2022 5661:"Celebration As Boni Takes Over" 5641:from the original on 1 June 2022 5611:from the original on 1 June 2022 5554:from the original on 1 June 2022 5524:from the original on 1 June 2022 5430:Kneib, Martha (7 January 2007). 4205: 4175:were introduced to the country. 3850:wrote the first Beninese novel, 3683:crosses Benin, connecting it to 3196:Forest Landscape Integrity Index 2940:provinces, as well as among the 2641: 2631: 2600:Largest cities or towns in Benin 1861:is exercised by the government. 1635: 1033: 987: 860: 859: 834: 812: 811: 793: 792: 760: 759: 741: 740: 150: 89: 75: 11413:As the "Turkish Cypriot State". 8144:Directory of Benin news sources 8106:Forecasts for Benin Development 8027:(Other Places Publishing, 2010) 8023:Kraus, Erika and Reid, Felice, 7936:from the original on 6 May 2021 7757:Encyclopaedia Britannica Online 7421: 7352: 7283: 7253: 7227: 7209: 7193: 7170: 7109: 7081:"Climate Change Profile: Benin" 7073: 7043: 6849: 6755: 6542: 6512: 6424: 6394: 6360: 6315:from the original on 9 May 2019 6297: 6166: 6147: 6128: 6113: 6082: 6066:(in French). 16 December 2021. 6052: 6018: 5988: 5958: 5861: 5831: 5801: 5769: 5757:from the original on 3 May 2016 5739: 5709: 5679: 5653: 5623: 5593: 5566: 5536: 5506: 5480: 5454: 5257:from the original on 3 May 2016 5200: 5175: 5143: 5077: 5065:from the original on 6 May 2016 5026:from the original on 9 May 2016 4948: 4890: 4886:. University of Virginia Press. 4837: 4788: 4756: 4633: 4621:from the original on 8 May 2016 4604:A Directory of African Wetlands 4564: 4221:Index of Benin-related articles 4048:which has been used to prepare 3435:grant signed in February 2006. 3051:UNESCO Institute for Statistics 3043:UNESCO Institute for Statistics 2396: 1938:) which are subdivided into 77 1809:On 20 February 2022, President 1360: 34:. For the city in Nigeria, see 11183:Moro National Liberation Front 10671:International Francophonie Day 8132:Global Integrity Report: Benin 7962:(in French). 10 October 2017. 7265:Making Finance Work for Africa 7237:. State.gov. 3 February 2010. 6826:United Nations Children's Fund 5490:. Flagspot.net. Archived from 5358:Historical Dictionary of Benin 5282:. Cambria Press. p. 111. 4922:The Journal of African History 4901:. Cambridge University Press. 4522: 4486: 4452: 4376: 4243: 4193:High Council of Kings of Benin 4139:The major sports in Benin are 3715:, and through that country to 3458:, and the continuing issue of 3423:Cotton field in northern Benin 3117:Demographic and Health Surveys 3096:stood at 203 deaths for every 2989:Demographic and Health Surveys 114:"FraternitĂ©, Justice, Travail" 13: 1: 11536:1960 establishments in Africa 9304:United States of Latin Africa 8998:Rural Economy and Agriculture 8775:Organisation of African Unity 7860:Mozey, Brian (22 June 2016). 6047:through a concurrent compact. 5577:Ending the Slavery Blame-Game 4236: 4011:, and diacritics are used as 3215:Guinean forest-savanna mosaic 3188:Guinean forest-savanna mosaic 2516:in the South Central and the 2418: Adja & Mina (15.1%) 1930:Benin is divided into twelve 1269:African Traditional Religions 9161:United States military bases 9157:United States Africa Command 8505: 7722:"Biennale Regard Benin 2012" 7393:"2006 Benin Compact Summary" 7336:. Global Footprint Network. 7145:10.1371/journal.pone.0083500 6402:"Global Religious Diversity" 5012:. Basic Books. p. 172. 4649:Environment and Urbanization 3433:Millennium Challenge Account 3396:and roughly 80% of official 3384:The economy is dependent on 3234:vulnerable to climate change 3122: 3017: 2604:According to the 2013 Census 2412: Goun & Fon (38.4%) 1310: 7: 10427:French Community of Belgium 8988:HR, Sciences and Technology 8492:Water supply and sanitation 8065:Central Intelligence Agency 8013:(Bradt Travel Guides, 2019) 8011:Benin (Bradt Travel Guides) 6861:. 12 Suppl 1 (S1): S29-47. 6707:Central Intelligence Agency 6201:Central Intelligence Agency 5607:(in French). 7 April 2006. 5237:Stokes, Jamie, ed. (2009). 5156:National Geographic Society 5045:Alpern, Stanley B. (1998). 4796:"Major Industries in Benin" 4434:International Monetary Fund 4394:Central Intelligence Agency 4198: 4052:which has been served with 3916: 3462:. Benin is a member of the 3338: 2840: 1820: 1525: 1102: 125:Fraternity, Justice, Labour 10: 11552: 11486:Former Portuguese colonies 9242:African Economic Community 9047:Peace and Security Council 8754:African and Malagasy Union 8274:People's Republic of Benin 8249:Second Franco-Dahomean War 8034:(Palgrave Macmillan, 2009) 7010:10.1038/s41467-020-19493-3 5276:Araujo, Ana Lucia (2010). 4231:Telephone numbers in Benin 4037: 4018: 3920: 3827: 3799: 3661: 3353: 3349: 3342: 3126: 3074: 3068: 3029: 2973:Celestial Church of Christ 2928:merchants and followed in 2909: 2896:Celestial Church of Christ 2884: Others / None (5.3%) 2630: 2591: 2465: 1897: 1824: 1677:People's Republic of Benin 1532:Second Franco-Dahomean War 1529: 1494:trans-Atlantic slave trade 1353: 1349: 1230:People's Republic of Benin 1190:Slave Coast of West Africa 973:is the seat of government. 712:94.8/km (245.5/sq mi) 29: 11496:Least developed countries 11409: 11356: 11284: 11239: 11191: 11171: 11131: 11124: 11108: 10810: 10801: 10784: 10725: 10704: 10653: 10627: 10607: 10481: 10445: 10420:National/regional members 10419: 10148: 10139: 10067: 10047: 10016: 9995: 9974: 9953: 9942: 9926: 9910: 9897: 9865: 9854: 9572: 9562:Countries and territories 9375: 9317: 9286: 9265: 9217: 9180: 9167:United States ambassadors 9127: 9118: 9098: 9045: 9019: 8983:Social Affairs and Health 8978:Infrastructure and Energy 8958: 8940: 8912: 8879: 8861: 8838: 8829: 8796: 8724: 8684: 8679:Links to related articles 8640: 8583: 8513: 8504: 8444: 8435: 8347: 8338: 8296: 8287: 8244:First Franco-Dahomean War 8224: 8020:(Penguin Books Ltd, 2003) 7804:– via Researchgate. 7577:"Global Innovation Index" 7565:– via www.wipo.int. 7485:"The World Bank In Benin" 6859:Int J Health Plann Manage 6789:"Maternal Mortality Rate" 6765:. 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(1967). 4348:Annuaire statistique 2010 4134: 3502:National policy framework 3113:female genital mutilation 3064: 2576:—     2537: 1883:Reporters Without Borders 1836:representative democratic 1342:, located in present-day 966: 954: 942: 930: 920: 912: 894: 879: 849: 824: 805: 786: 772: 753: 734: 716: 706: 692: 685: 675: 661: 654: 650: 640: 626: 622: 608: 598: 594: 579: 564: 560: 542: 526: 485: 420: 210: 200: 190: 180: 166: 130: 113: 105: 71: 49: 11254:Abuja Declaration (1989) 11148:Central African Republic 10216:Central African Republic 9622:Central African Republic 9395:Central African Republic 8942:African Court of Justice 8739:Decolonisation of Africa 8146:from Stanford University 7378:10.3390/resources7030058 7235:"Background Note: Benin" 6245:"Background Note: Benin" 6214:(Archived 2022 edition.) 5323:. Stryker Post. p.  4973:10.1177/1354068805053213 4662:10.1177/0956247807077149 4407:(Archived 2022 edition.) 4185:non-sovereign monarchies 4096:is used in some dishes. 3842:List of Beninese artists 3232:This geography makes it 3184:Nigerian lowland forests 2904:African Initiated Church 1894:Administrative divisions 1612:In 1958, France granted 1173:, and is an exporter of 10676:Jeux de la Francophonie 9309:East African Federation 9299:United States of Africa 9037:African Investment Bank 7055:www.adaptation-undp.org 4179:Traditional authorities 3992:labial-velar consonants 3978:in English are written 3823: 3727:Rail transport in Benin 3528:Global Innovation Index 3386:subsistence agriculture 3318:and plateau toward the 3279:and W National Park in 3180:Eastern Guinean forests 1695:campaign to eradicate " 1570:sought to benefit from 1405:, consisting mostly of 1137:to the north-west, and 1094: 969: 201:Official languages 147:"The Dawn of a New Day" 11531:West African countries 11143:Bosnia and Herzegovina 11013:Pakistan-OIC relations 10666:UN French Language Day 10499:Bosnia and Herzegovina 9020:Financial institutions 9011:Cross-Cutting Programs 8914:Pan-African Parliament 8279:Mercenary coup attempt 8096:commons:Atlas of Benin 7801:10.3934/energy.2021005 7662:Politz, Sarah (2023). 7402:. 2006. 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The highest point, 3204: 3192:West Sudanian savanna 3169:to the east, and the 3136: 3094:infant mortality rate 3025: 2893: 2538:Historical population 2468:Demographics of Benin 2442: Ottamari (6.1%) 1925: 1872:Constitution of Benin 1744: 1544:By the middle of the 1539: 1510: 1477:transatlantic slavery 1462: 1409:, was founded on the 1368: 1305:Niger Basin Authority 1263:(52.2%), followed by 1117:), and also known as 677:‱ Water (%) 11265:OIC Resolution 10/11 11218:Non-Aligned Movement 11095:United Arab Emirates 10473:United Arab Emirates 9027:African Central Bank 8264:Presidential Council 6739:. 24 February 2011. 6554:Archaeology Magazine 6462:29 July 2019 at the 5875:. 21 February 2022. 5605:The New Humanitarian 5582:7 March 2017 at the 4357:. 2012. p. 49. 4141:association football 3414:ecological footprint 1926:Departments of Benin 1900:Departments of Benin 1658:Presidential Council 1518:Among the goods the 1490:Slave Trade Act 1807 1444:), or the "Dahomean 1222:military governments 1194:Atlantic slave trade 1125:. It is bordered by 694:‱ 2022 estimate 642:‱ Independence 11476:Countries in Africa 11443: /  11344:Arab–Islamic (2023) 10793:Hissein Brahim Taha 10712:Francophone economy 10039:Plazas de soberanĂ­a 9943:African territories 9883:unclear sovereignty 9868:States with limited 8254:Republic of Dahomey 8120:(official website) 8118:Government of Benin 7583:. 28 October 2013. 7541:10.34667/tind.46596 7491:. 10 October 2017. 7189:on 9 December 2010. 7136:2014PLoSO...983500H 7001:2020NatCo..11.5978G 6713:on 21 December 2014 6376:Pew Research Center 6064:La Nouvelle Tribune 5845:. 9 February 2022. 4851:. 1 December 1975. 4436:. 10 October 2023. 4183:Benin has numerous 4125:Chicken on the spit 3723:to the north-west. 2512:in the area around 2430: Bariba (9.6%) 1949: 1689:economic liberalism 1654:Émile Derlin Zinsou 1618:Republic of Dahomey 1319:Dahomey, after the 1236:Republic of Benin. 1224:. 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Beninese
Kingdom of Benin
Benin City
Benin (disambiguation)
French
Flag of Benin
Flag
Coat of arms of Benin
Coat of arms
L'Aube nouvelle
Location of Benin (dark green)
Porto-Novo
Cotonou
French
National languages
Arabic
English
Aguna
Aja
Alada
Fon
Gbe
Gen
Gun
PherĂĄ
Phla
Tofin
Tɔli
Waci
Berba

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