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Benin
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Porto Novo
Cotonou
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- In this map of Africa the country of Benin is highlighted.
- The official name of Benin is 'Republic of Benin' (French République du Bénin).
- The capital cities of Benin are Porto Novo and Cotonou, the last one being the site of government.
- The name of the country ('Benin') comes from 'Bini', an ancient kingdom on the Gulf of Guinea.
- Benin was formerly known as 'Dahomey', the name of the original African kingdom.
- Other spellings of 'Benin' often found in literature and maps are: 'Bénin', 'Benín', and 'Benim'.
- Until 1923 the capital city was Abomey.
- Benin is divided into depertments.
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Editor's Note
This article is one of a series in the Games & Entertainment section
titled “Map of Africa”. Students and people who are
planning to visit Africa (travel & tourism) may find it useful.
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Author: Recreational Activities Group, Luventicus Academy of Sciences
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Publication date: December 11th 2003
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Last update: January 21st 2005
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©2003-2005 Luventicus Academy of Sciences
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