Benin - Wikipedia
WEBBenin covers an area of 114,763 km 2 (44,310 sq mi), and its population in 2021 was estimated to be approximately 13 million. It is a small, tropical country. It is one of the least developed, with an economy heavily dependent on agriculture, and is …
Benin | History, Map, Flag, Capital, & Population | Britannica
WEBMay 25, 2024 · Benin, country of western Africa. It consists of a narrow wedge of territory extending northward for about 420 miles (675 kilometres) from the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean, on which it has a 75-mile seacoast, to the Niger River, which forms part of Benin’s northern border with Niger.
Benin country profile - BBC News
WEBJul 28, 2023 · Benin country profile. 28 July 2023. Benin, formerly known as Dahomey, is one of Africa's more stable democracies. Benin's shore includes what used to be known as the Slave Coast, the...
Benin - Republic of Benin - Country Profile - West Africa
WEBBenin facts: Official web sites of Benin, links and information on Benin's art, culture, geography, history, travel and tourism, cities, the capital city, airlines, embassies, tourist boards and newspapers.
History of Benin - Wikipedia
WEBThe History of Benin since the 16th century, for the geographical area included in 1960 in what was then called the Republic of Dahomey before becoming the People's Republic of Benin.
Benin - World Factbook Glyph
WEBMay 22, 2024 · Benin has a youthful age structure – almost 65% of the population is under the age of 25 as of 2022 – which is bolstered by high fertility and population growth rates. Benin’s total fertility has been falling over time but remains high, declining from almost 7 children per women in 1990 to 5.4 in 2022. Benin’s low contraceptive use and ...
Benin | History, Culture & People of West Africa | Britannica
WEBBenin, one of the principal historic kingdoms of the western African forest region (fl. 13th–19th century). Tradition asserts that the Edo people became dissatisfied with the rule of a dynasty of semimythical kings, the ogisos, and in the 13th century they invited Prince Oranmiyan of Ife to rule.
UNICEF and Rotary International Protect Benin’s Children ... - Forbes
WEB3 days ago · A 360-degree look at how community health workers in Benin go the distance to ensure every child receives their lifesaving polio vaccine, with support from UNICEF and Rotary International.
Benin - The World Factbook
WEBDec 29, 2021 · Benin will need further efforts to upgrade infrastructure, stem corruption, and expand access to foreign markets to achieve its potential. In September 2015, Benin signed a second MCC Compact for $375 million that entered into force in June 2017 and is designed to strengthen the national utility service provider, attract private sector ...
History of Benin | Events, People, Dates, & Facts | Britannica
WEBApr 12, 2024 · History of Benin, history of Benin from the precolonial period to the present. As a political unit, Benin was created by the French colonial conquest at the end of the 19th century. In the precolonial period, the territory comprised a multiplicity of independent states, differing in language and
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