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- Capital: Porto Novo
- Government: Multiparty democracy
- Independence from France: August 1, 1960
- Population: 8,439,000 (2005) Est
- Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Official Languages: French
- Religion: Christian, Muslim, Vodoun
- Time Zone: West Africa Time (UTC +1)
- International Dialing Code: +229
- Internet TLD: .bj
- Motto: "Ubumwe, Ibikorwa, Iterambere" (Unity, Work, Progress)
- Anthem: Burundi bwacu
- Area: 43,483 square miles
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The Republic of Benin is a west African country on the Bight of Benin bordered by Togo, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, and Niger.
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A Post-Colonial Success Story
After independence from France, Berin was ruled by a series of military and Marxist governments until 1989, when the transition to a representative government began. In 1991, democratic elections were held, marking the first time a post-colonial African nation successfully transformed itself into a representative democracy. -
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tempo livre? pra quem se interesar sobre aquele lado oculto do começo, a exposição benin está aí. vi e recomendo. :D
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Benin: by foot, by boat - The Chronicle Herald: The town of Ouidah on Benin’s coast is a centre for voodoo and .. http://bit.ly/08TJVs7
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