Africa/Western Africa
Benin
Porto-Novo
13.2 Mio
112 622 km²
West African CFA franc
Coastal
French
Historical Events
1894 - French Colonization of Dahomey
France took over the territory, incorporating it into French West Africa as French Dahomey.
1960 - Independence from France
Dahomey gained full independence from French colonial rule.
1975 - People's Republic of Benin Established
A Marxist–Leninist state called the People's Republic of Benin was established.
1990 - End of One-Party State
The People's Republic of Benin transitioned away from a single-party system.
1991 - Multi-Party Republic Established
The Republic of Benin was established as a multi-party democracy.