Benin - Wikipedia Benin, [a] officially the Republic of Benin, [b] formerly known as Dahomey, [13] 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
Benin | Capital, Population, Map, Religion, Country | Britannica Benin is a country of western Africa The official capital is Porto-Novo, but Cotonou is Benin’s largest city, its chief port, and its de facto administrative capital Benin was a French colony from the late 19th century until it gained independence in 1960
Discover Benin: All You Need to Know | Africa. com Benin is a small but influential nation in West Africa, known for its political stability, rich cultural heritage, and historic role in the region’s past and present Bordering Nigeria and opening onto the Gulf of Guinea, Benin has long served as a crossroads of trade, ideas, and culture
Trip to Benin - Official Page Located in the center of Benin, the Littoral combines urban dynamism and cultural richness Discover Cotonou with its lively boulevards, craft markets and historic monuments
Benin - United States Department of State There were no significant changes in the human rights situation in Benin during the year Significant human rights issues included credible reports of: arbitrary arrest or detention; serious abuses in a conflict; serious restrictions on freedom of expression and media freedom, including censorship; transnational repression against individuals
Benin - Republic of Benin - Country Profile - West Africa Benin facts: Official web sites of Benin, links and information on Benin's art, culture, geography, history, travel and tourism, cities, the capital city, airlines, embassies, tourist boards and newspapers
Benin - World Bank Group Latest news and information from the World Bank and its development work in Benin Access Benin’s economy facts, statistics, project information, development research from experts and latest news
Calendario