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	Benin - MSN Encarta
		Benin was a colony within French West Africa from 1899 until it gained independence in 1960 as Dahomey.
		Benin is bordered on the north by Burkina Faso and Niger, on the east by Nigeria, and on the west by Togo.
		The main rivers of northern Benin are the Niger, which forms part of the boundary with the republic of Niger, and its tributaries, the Sota, Mékrou, and Alibori rivers.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761577443/Benin.html (566 words)

	Benin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Benin, officially the Republic of Benin, is a country in Western Africa, formerly known as Dahomey or Dahomania.
		It has a small coast line with the Bight of Benin in the south, borders Togo in the west, Nigeria in the east, and Burkina Faso and Niger in the north.
		It is believed that Vodun (or "Voodoo", as it is commonly known) originated in Benin and was introduced to Brazil, the Caribbean Islands, and parts of North America by slaves taken from this particular area of the Slave Coast.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Benin (2154 words)

	Profile - Benin
		Benin's climate ranges in type from equatorial in the south to an increasingly arid tropical wet-and-dry climate in the north.
		Benin is a member of the West African Monetary Union, headquartered in Dakar, Senegal, and the country's monetary unit is the CFA franc (584 CFA francs equal U.S.$1; 1997 average), which is subdivided into 100 centimes.
		Benin's principal trading partners for exports are Brazil, Portugal, Morocco, Libya, India, the United States, Italy, and France; chief partners for imports are France, the United Kingdom, China, Thailand, Hong Kong, and the Netherlands.
	www.inadev.org /profile_-_benin.htm (1941 words)

	Politics of Benin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Politics of Benin takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Benin is both head of state and head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system.
		The current political system is derived from the 1990 Constitution of Benin and the subsequent transition to democracy in 1991.
		Benin was thus the first African country to successfully effect the transition from dictatorship to a pluralistic political system.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Politics_of_Benin (1360 words)

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		Lastly, the Benin government is showing a special concern for upholding the principles of good governance, and drastic measures were taken to fight corruption in conjunction with institutions from the civil society and with the media.
		The government of Benin is conscious of the necessity to consolidate this progress and continue to conduct appropriate actions to maintain Benin’s position as a haven of peace, democracy, and consensus, a country of economic progress, social well-being, and cultural influence.
		Benin’s neighboring countries are Niger and Burkina Faso in the north, Togo in the west, and Nigeria in the east.
	www.bu.edu /aparc/report/2002/benin.doc (1163 words)

	Benin on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		In NW Benin is a region of forested mountains (the Atacora; highest point c.2,150 ft/655 m), from which the Mekrou and Pendjari rivers flow NE to the Niger River (which forms part of the country's northern border).
		Benin's population is concentrated in the southern portion of the country and in rural areas.
		Benin's economy is overwhelmingly agricultural, with most workers engaged in subsistence farming.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/B/BeninA1f.asp (1616 words)

	Worldworx Travel - Regional Information - Africa - West Africa - Benin
		Benin lies on the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa.
		Benin is bordered by Nigeria to the east, Niger to the north, Burkina Faso to the north east and Togo to the west.
		The climate of Benin is similar to that of Nigeria.
	www.worldworx.tv /regional-information/africa/west-africa/benin (404 words)

	Country Pages: Benin
		The Republic of Benin is a small, culturally rich nation in West Africa with an ethnically diverse population and a varied landscape stretching from the coast of the Gulf of Guinea in the south, to the Niger River in the north.
		The majority of Benin's population is concentrated in the southern edge of the country along the coast of the Gulf of Guinea.
		The historical town of Porto Novo, with nearby lagoons and stilted fishing villages, is the official capital of Benin and houses the Musée Éthnographique.
	www.cies.org /country/benin.htm (726 words)

	Benin, People's Republic of articles on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Congo, Republic of the CONGO, REPUBLIC OF THE [Congo, Republic of the] republic (2005 est.
		The Congo is bordered on the west by Gabon; on the north by Cameroon and the Central African Republic; on the east and southeast by the Democratic Republic of the
		It borders on the Gulf of Guinea (an arm of the Atlantic Ocean) in the south, on Benin in the west, on Niger in the northwest and north, on Chad in the
	www.encyclopedia.com /printable/01333.html (187 words)

	FACT SHEET: The Republic of Benin at a Glance (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The history of Benin is indistinguishable from that of the entire area of West Africa until the early part of the 17th century.
		Benin was the first African country to effect successfully the transition from dictatorship to a pluralistic political system.
		Benin is dependent on imported electricity, mostly from Ghana, which currently accounts for a significant proportion of the country's imports.
	deploymentlink.osd.mil /deploy/info/africa/benin/index.shtml (942 words)

	Countries with Description
		Benin is situated on the shores of the Gulf of Guinea in Western Africa, and shares borders with Burkina Faso and Niger on the north, Nigeria on the east and Togo to the west.
		Burkina Faso is situated at the hinterland of Western Africa as a land-locked country, and shares borders with Benin and Togo on the south-east, Ghana and Ivory Coast on the south, Mali on the north and Niger on the north-east.
		Chad is situated in Central Africa, and shares borders with Cameroon on the south-west, Niger and Nigeria on the west, The Central African Republic on the south, Jamahiriya on the north and Sudan on the east.
	www.oic-oci.org /english/main/membercountries.htm (2438 words)

	Facts About the Republic of Benin: Official Document (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		It is bordered on the North by Burkina Faso and the Republic of Niger, on the East by the Federal Republic of Nigeria and on the West by the Republic of Togo.
		The Southern portion of the Republic of Benin, i.e.
		Benin is the natural gateway to Togo and Nigeria and to such landlocked countries as Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali.
	www.africa.upenn.edu /Country_Specific/benin_EDoc.html (2130 words)

	Benin
		It became an autonomous republic within the French Community in 1958, and on Aug. 1, 1960, Dahomey was granted its independence within the Community.
		Kérékou's socialist collectivization of Benin's agriculture and the ballooning bureaucracy further damaged the economy.
		Bight of Benin - Benin, Bight of, northern arm of the Gulf of Guinea, c.550 mi (885 km) wide, W Africa, between Cape...
	www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0107337.html (724 words)

	Benin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The flag adopted by People's Republic of Benin in 1975 was based on a flag of marxist-leninist party that was red with green star, and the original flag was reintroduced in 1990.
		We learn that the colours of the flag are explained in the national anthem: green recalls hope and revival, red the courage of ancestors and yellow incitates to preserve the country wealth.
		When Benin abandoned its socialist policies in 1990 and a multi-party democracy was established in 1991, together with the original flag, but kept the name Benin introduced in 1975 which was the name of the ancient African empire centered in that area.
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/bj.html (603 words)

	History of THE REPUBLIC OF BENIN (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The modern republic of Benin, given that name only in 1975, is the successor to one of west Africa's most interesting and long-lasting kingdoms, that of Dahomey.
		The traditional date of the founding of the local dynasty is AD 1625, when three brothers of the Dahomey people rule adjacent territories along the lower reaches of the Mono river.
		Benin continues to prove during the 1990s that democracy has arrived as a workable system, even in quite difficult circumstances.
	www.historyworld.net /wrldhis/PlainTextHistories.asp?historyid=ad17 (710 words)

	Foreign & Commonwealth Office Country Profiles
		Benin is a long, narrow country in West Africa, with a coastline of some 100 kms on the Gulf of Guinea and extending inland about 650 kms northwards to the Niger River.
		Meanwhile Benin's proliferation of parties are jostling for a position in the new administration.
		Benin has suffered at various times when Nigeria has tightened its import rules partly to stop the thriving smuggling of goods from Benin.
	www.fco.gov.uk /servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket/Xcelerate/ShowPage&c=Page&cid=1007029394365&a=KCountryProfile&aid=1019501123315 (1562 words)

	News -- Nigeria may cede oil blocks to Benin Republic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Nigeria may lose at least two of its oil blocks to the neighbouring Republic of Benin by the time a border adjustment agreed by the two countries goes into effect.
		An understanding was also reached among officers of the two countries that Nigeria would cede administration of seven villages to the Republic of Benin, which would in turn cede administration of three villages to Nigeria.
		Meanwhile, the Benin Republic team had insisted on extending its maritime line to 200 nautical miles as an acceptable international standard, which Nigeria was yet to agreed to.
	odili.net /news/source/2004/jul/23/501.html (432 words)

	BENIN
		Benin is located in West Africa, covers a land area of 112,622 sq.
		On December 4, 1958 the Republic was proclaimed.
		The Southern portion of the Republic of Benin (the Coastal zone), is characterized by a long dry season from November to the end of March, a rainy season from April to July, a small dry period in August, and a second rainy season in September and October.
	www.vacationoutlet.com /packages/show_country.asp?countryid=BJ (1547 words)

	Benin (05/06)
		Benin, a narrow, north-south strip of land in West Africa, lies between the Equator and the Tropic of Cancer.
		Benin is bounded by Togo to the west, Burkina Faso and Niger to the north, Nigeria to the east, and the Bight of Benin to the south.
		The U.S. Government continues to assist Benin with the improvement of living standards that are key to the ultimate success of Benin's experiment with democratic government and economic liberalization, and are consistent with U.S. values and national interest in reducing poverty and promoting growth.
	www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/6761.htm (3516 words)

	News -- Voodoo celebrated at festival in the Republic of Benin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		In Benin, the religion was repressed and then banned during incumbent President Mathieu Kerekou's first 18-year stint in power, which ended in 1991.
		But the religion, practiced by an estimated 60 percent of Benin's 7 million people, was impossible to suppress and the government inaugurated National Voodoo Day in 1996, giving the religion an official place here alongside Christianity and Islam.
		Benin is considered the West African capital of Voodoo, and every year, hundreds revelers, believers and curious tourists from as far away as Haiti and the United States attend the festival along with thousands from Benin itself.
	naijanet.com /news/source/2006/jan/10/1000.html (466 words)

	SESRTCIC (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Benin is one of the smallest countries in Africa.
		It is a long stretch of land perpendicular to the coast of the Gulf of Guinea.
		Benin has borders with Burkina Faso and the Niger in the North, Nigeria in the East and Togo in the West.
	www.sesrtcic.org /members/ben/benhome.shtml (291 words)

	ipedia.com: Benin Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		In 1958, it was granted autonomy as the Republic of Dahomey, and full independence followed in 1960.
		He established a Marxist government, and the country was renamed to the People's Republic of Benin.
		The parliament of Benin is formed by the 83-seat Assemblée Nationale, for which election are held every five years.
	www.ipedia.com /benin.html (742 words)

	Benin - HOME PAGE
		Benin achieved her borders due to the legacy of 19th century colonialism.
		For twelve years after its independence Benin was known as Dahomey, this country went from one coup to another until a group of young army officers led by Major Kerekou seized power, they took the country politically to the left.
		Benin is now considered one of the most stable places in Africa, many icy relations with neighbouring states have thawed
	www.africanet.com /africanet/country/benin (707 words)

	Ethnologue report for Benin
		Djougoure is spoken in northern Benin in the Atacora Region, from Djougou north to the Burkina border, and may extend west into northern Togo.
		Southeastern corner of Benin, Oueme Province, Seme-Kpodji Subprefecture between the Oueme River to north, Cotonou-Porto-Novo railroad to west, Gulf of Guinea to south, and into Nigeria in the east.
		Northern Benin, Atakora Province, primarly Tanguieta and Kerou subprefectures.
	www.ethnologue.com /show_country.asp?name=Benin (1886 words)

	SIM Country Profile: Benin
		Welcome to the Republic of Benin, a nation with a rich heritage of art, culture and politics, for it was once the seat of the powerful Dahomey kingdom.
		Benin is the least evangelized non-Muslim country in Africa south of the Sahara Desert.
		Benin was settled through a series of migrations over the past 2,000 years.
	www.sim.org /country.asp?CID=12&fun=1 (787 words)

	Nigeria - Biafra, Benin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		"The Republic of Biafra formed in Eastern Nigeria on 30 May 1967 had a flag of red, fl and green, horizontally, with a rising sun from the Coat of Arms (of the old Eastern Province) in gold in the centre.
		Flag of the so-called Republic of Benin established in mid-west Nigeria in 1967.
		The nominal territory of the republic (in fact under Biafran control) was recovered later.
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/ng-biaf.html (488 words)

	Saint Augustine's College - Calendar Academic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Saint Augustine’s College and The Republic of Benin came together last week to solidify an ongoing collaboration between the College and Benin.
		The Benin delegation, headed by the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education (MEPS), Rafiatou Karimou, included the Benin TAGS Project Leader, Eugene Gnimassou, MEPS textbook writer, Blaise Djihoussi, and the New Study Programs Extension unit coordinator, Ms.
		Benin is one of the sub-Saharan nations in western Africa.
	www.st-aug.edu /tags_benin.htm (510 words)

	CTBTO Preparatory Commission - Accreditations
		The credentials of these representatives, which are submitted to the Executive Secretary, are issued by either the Head of State or Government, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, or other authority responsible for foreign affairs.
		Republic of Korea - H.E. Mr Sung-hwan Kim (left), Republic of Korea, presents his credentials to the Executive Secretary of the Preparatory Commission, Mr.
		Republic of The Gambia - H.E. Mr György Suha(left), Republic of The Gambia, presents his credentials to the Executive Secretary of the Preparatory Commission, Mr.
	www.ctbto.org /press_centre/accreditations.html (233 words)

	benin map and information page
		The country we refer to as Benin today was once the powerful Kingdom of Dahomey.
		As a new democracy, the bright side is Benin's economy is growing and tourism is on the increase, especially along the coastal areas, and in the wildlife national parks of the north.
		Climate Benin is tropical; hot and humid in south; semiarid (quite dry) in north.
	www.worldatlas.com /webimage/countrys/africa/bj.htm (493 words)

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