About: Outline of Benin

The Republic of Benin is a sovereign country located in West Africa. Benin borders Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east and Burkina Faso and Niger to the north; its short coastline to the south leads to the Bight of Benin. Its capital is Porto Novo, but the seat of government is Cotonou. Benin was known as Dahomey until 1975. The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Benin:

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dbpprop:abstract	The Republic of Benin is a sovereign country located in West Africa. Benin borders Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east and Burkina Faso and Niger to the north; its short coastline to the south leads to the Bight of Benin. Its capital is Porto Novo, but the seat of government is Cotonou. Benin was known as Dahomey until 1975. The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Benin:
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rdfs:comment	The Republic of Benin is a sovereign country located in West Africa. Benin borders Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east and Burkina Faso and Niger to the north; its short coastline to the south leads to the Bight of Benin. Its capital is Porto Novo, but the seat of government is Cotonou. Benin was known as Dahomey until 1975. The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Benin:
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