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Meaning of Country's name	Benin was named after the 'Bight of Benin' in 1975 based on the body of water on which it lies on.
Capital	Porto Novo
Largest Cities	Cotonou, Porto Novo
Population	18,662,086 (est.2008)
Country Code	229
Internet Country Code	.bj
Area	42,985 mi² (112,622 km²)
Area-Comparative	Slightly smaller than Pennsylvania
Bordering Countries	Nigeria, Niger, Burkina Faso, Togo
Date of Founding Current State	August 1, 1960
Type of Government	Democratic Republic
Languages Spoken	French, Fon, Bariba, Pulaar
Religions Practiced	Christian, Islam, Vudan, and traditional beliefs
GDP per Capita	$771.21 (est. 2008)
Latest GDP Growth Rate	4% (est. 2009)
Top Exports	Cotton, Mineral Fuels, Oils
National Holidays	New Year's Jan. 1, Traditional Day Jan. 10, Labor Day May 1, Ascension May 25, Whit Monday June 5, Independence Day Aug. 1, Assumption Aug. 15, Armed Forces Day Oct. 26, All Saints' Day Nov. 30, and Christmas Day Dec. 25
Money Currency	CFA Franc BCEAO
National Sport Teams	National Football Team and Davis Cup Team
Random Fact	There are no natural harbors in Benin.

NEWS FROM Benin

Monday, 05-20-13, 8:25

Insecurity - FG Mulls Co-Operation With Benin Republic

[This Day]In continuation of its efforts to combat terror elements in the country to a standstill, the federal government yesterday went a step further by mulling the idea of securing the support of the neighbouring Benin Republic.

Wednesday, 05-15-13, 13:33

Farmers Feeling the Cost of Rice Pests

[SciDev.Net]Cotonou -Insect pests that attack stored rice are causing financial losses to farmers in Benin, researchers report in the first such study of the crop in the country. But they also found significant regional differences in damage.

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