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in Benin, West Africa.
Benin Republic was, as a colony of France, formerly
known as Dahomey. It first gained self-government
in 1958, before becoming independent on the Ist
of August 1960. Cotonou is the capital, while
Porto-Novo is the administrative seat of government.
The total land space of Benin is 112, 600 square
kilometres. It has a mixed terrain; varying from,
dense forests, lagoons, low, almost flat and sandy
coastlines, to very fertile land on the plateaux.
The mountain which straddles Benin on the northwest
and Togo is about 640 metres at its peak, whilst
the Niger River valley occupies the northeast.
The climate is tropical, with an average temperature
of 270C or 800F.
Benin is an agriculture-based economy, producing
cash crops like: Palm oil, cassava, corn, yams,
rice, beans, fruits, and sorghum for domestic
consumption; whilst export crops include: cocoa
beans, cotton, and coffee.
Fish and livestock are also locally produced.
The Seme offshore fields are the principal source
of the country's crude oil for domestic and export
purposes.
Benin consists of about 40 different ethnic groups.
It has a long tradition of Kingdoms dating back
to the 12th century, with links to the Benin Kingdoms
in Nigeria.
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