| Full Name | Republic of Benin |
| Capital | Porto-Novo |
| Form of Government | Multiparty Democracy |
| Date of Independence | 1 August, 1960 |
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| Total Area | 112,622 km2 (101st) 43,483 sq mi |
| Total Population (2005 estimate) | 8,439,0002 (89th) |
| Time Zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
| Currency | West African CFA Franc |
| GDP (nominal, 2007 estimate) | $5.566 billion |
| GDP Per Capita | $708 |
| Human Development Index | .437 |
| Languages | French |
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| Religions | 42.8% Christianity, 24.4% Islam, 17.3% Vodun |
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| TV stations | LC2 International, ORTB TV |
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