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Sovereignrepublic

Benin

1900 CE

Quick Facts

Type
Sovereign · republic
Period
1900 CE
Known Periods
3
Capital
Porto-Novo
Data Confidence
High

Overview

West African country on the Gulf of Guinea. Capital: Porto-Novo. Historical seat of the powerful Kingdom of Dahomey.

Historical Periods

Republic of Benin (1961–1968)

1961 CE – 1968 CE

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Capital: Porto-NovoArea: 117,437 km²

Republic of Benin (1969–2023)

1969 CE – 2023 CE

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Capital: Porto-NovoArea: 117,695 km²

Republic of Benin (2024–2024)

2024 CE – 2024 CE

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Capital: Porto-NovoArea: 117,695 km²

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