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Benin
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, independent nation of W Africa, formerly called Dahomey. Once a
French protectorate, it is a country of 40 ethnic tribal groups and a low-
level economy.
Land and Economy. Located in the bulge on the S side of W Africa, Benin
is bordered by Nigeria, Toga, Be .... Middle of Essay
.... tribe, hunters with no political organization; E are Baribas.
90% of the population is rural, and 65% practices animist religion. French
is the common language.
Government. Benin has been under military rule since 1970. The
constitution of 1977 instituted a national assembly, whose members belong
to the sole legal political party, the Benin People's Revolutionary Party.
History. Benin's history dates back to three principalities--Allada, Porto-
Novo, and Dahomey--in the S area who were being pushed by the N Kingdom of
Abomey in the 16th century. Dahomey was the most aggressive, pushing N and
selling slaves. In 1863 the king of Porto-Novo soug ....
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