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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

Friday, 02-03-12, 7:57

Water Shortage Threatens Wildlife

[IPS] Ouagadougou - The story of a pair of buffalo aggressively prowling the edges of a village in eastern Burkina Faso is a warning sign of severe water stress in the region which threatens humans and wild animals alike.

Friday, 02-03-12, 6:36

Corridor Talk Showed Jonathan Had Interest in AU Chair

[The Moment] THE African Union (AU) has said there was corridor talk indicating that President Goodluck Jonathan was interested in AU Chair in the recently concluded summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where President Boni Yayi of Republic of Benin emerged as the new chairperson.

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