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    Benin (/bɛˈniːn/ ben-EEN, /bɪˈniːn/ bin-EEN; French: Bénin [benɛ̃] , Fon: Benɛ, Fula: Benen), officially the Republic of Benin (French: République du Bénin)...
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    The Kingdom of Benin, also known as Great Benin or Benin Kingdom is a kingdom within what is now considered southern Nigeria. It has no historical relation...
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    Benin, or Bay of Benin, is a bight in the Gulf of Guinea area on the western African coast that derives its name from the historical Kingdom of Benin...
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    The Oba of Benin is the traditional ruler and the custodian of the culture of the Edo people and all Edoid people. The then Kingdom of Benin (not to be...
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    Benin City serves as the capital and largest metropolitan centre of Edo State, situated in southern Nigeria. Notably, it ranks as the fourth-most populous...
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  • The Benin Moat (Edo: Iyanuwo), also known as the Benin Iya, or Walls of Benin, are a series of massive earthworks encircling Benin City in Nigeria's Edo...
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    The Politics of Benin take place in the framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, wherein the President of Benin is both head of...
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    President of Benin Vice President of Benin List of prime ministers of Benin List of colonial governors of Dahomey Politics of Benin Elections in Benin African...
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    The Benin Bronzes are a group of several thousand metal plaques and sculptures that decorated the royal palace of the Kingdom of Benin, in what is now...
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    The demographics of Benin include population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and...
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    diplomáticas entre Perú y Benín". gob.pe (in Spanish). Retrieved 29 April 2023. "S.E.M Eric Frank SAIZONOU nouvel Ambassadeur du Bénin en Union des Comores"...
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    Benin is divided into 12 departments (French: départements), and subdivided into 77 communes (see Communes of Benin). In 1999, the previous six departments...
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    Christianity is the largest religion in Benin, with substantial populations of Muslims and adherents of traditional faiths such as Vodún. According to...
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  • "Benin Boys" (stylized in all caps) is a song by Nigerian singer and rapper Rema featuring fellow Nigerian singer and rapper Shallipopi. Released on 20...
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    The economy of Benin remains underdeveloped and dependent on subsistence agriculture and cotton. Cotton accounts for 40% of Benin's GDP and roughly 80%...
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    Benin Airport (IATA: BNI, ICAO: DNBE) is an airport serving Benin City, the capital of Edo State in Nigeria. The runway is in the middle of the city....
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    The national flag of Benin (French: drapeau du Bénin) is a flag consisting of two horizontal yellow and red bands on the fly side and a green vertical...
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    Benin, a narrow, key-shaped, north–south strip of land in West Africa, lies between the Equator and the Tropic of Cancer. Its latitude ranges from 6°30′...
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  • Benin is a modern country in Africa. Benin may also refer to: Kingdom of Benin, a historical state in Western Africa Republic of Benin (1967), a short-lived...
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  • Cotonou, Benin University of Benin (Nigeria), in Benin City, Nigeria University of Benin (Togo), now the University of Lomé Université Nationale du Bénin FC...
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  • codes: .bj Benin  This article incorporates public domain material from The World Factbook. CIA. GSM World page on Benin PanAfriL10n page on Benin v t e...
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    are generally light on meat and generous on vegetable fat. In southern Benin cuisine, the most common ingredient is corn, often used to prepare dough...
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    The Benin Armed Forces (French: Forces Armées Béninoises; FAB) constitutes the army, navy, air force, and national gendarmerie of Benin. For a number...
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    Porto-Novo (redirect from Porto-Novo, Benin)
    known as Hogbonu and Ajashe) is the capital and second-largest city of Benin. The commune covers an area of 110 square kilometres (42 sq mi) and as of...
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    of Benin. (Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office) For continuation after 1958 independence, see: List of presidents of Benin. Kingdom...
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    Elections in Benin take place within the framework of a multi-party democracy and a presidential system. Both the President and the National Assembly...
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    Benin has played an important role in the African music scene, producing one of the biggest stars to come out of the continent in Angélique Kidjo. Post-independence...
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  • Ezomo of Benin is a title held by the supreme war chief in the ancient Benin Kingdom. The chief with the Ezomo title is the 3rd highest ranking chief...
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  • Events in the year 2024 in Benin. President – Patrice Talon Vice President – Mariam Chabi Talata National Assembly President – Louis Vlavonou Foreign...
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