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 Benin Summary
579 words, approx. 2 pages Benin Formerly known as the Republic of Dahomey, the West African Republic of Benin is one of the smallest and most densely populated states in the region. It has a land area of 112,622 square kilometers (43,475 square miles), a section of which is... summary from source:
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11,548 words, approx. 39 pages Republic of Benin République du Bénin CAPITAL: Porto-Novo FLAG: Two equal horizontal bands of yellow (top) and red with a vertical green band on the hoist side. ANTHEM: L'Aube Nouvelle (The New Dawn). MONETARY UNIT: The... summary from source:
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3,865 words, approx. 13 pagesBenin POPULATION 6,787,625 VODUN 57 percent ROMAN CATHOLIC 21 percent MUSLIM 15 percent PROTESTANT 4 percent INDEPENDENT 3 percent Country Overview Introduction Set in western Africa along the Gulf of Guinea, the Republic of Benin is a small, narrow... summary from source:
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Benin, officially the Republic of Benin, is a country in Western Africa, formerly known as Dahomey (until 1975). It 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... 
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 Oxford Economic Country Briefings Benin
02/07/2008: 1,042 words, approx. 4 pages Highlights and Key Issues * Our forecast for GDP growth in 2007 has been revised downwards as a result of weaker than expected cotton output and energy shortages, but it is still expected to have remained solid at around 4.2%. Agriculture performed well,... summary from source:
The Independent - London The looting of Benin
02/22/1997: 1,686 words, approx. 6 pages On the half-landing of the main staircase of the British Museum hangs a unique display of 50 bronzes, depicting small groups of African soldiers in military gear. These are just a small percentage of the 900 magnificent bronze sculptures, dating from the 16th century,... summary from source:
 AP News Benin Voodoo Festival ends
1/11/2007: 784 words, approx. 3 pagesThe drumming was like a heart beating as West African women wearing cowrie shells and beads writhed before a carved fetish. A knife-wielding dancer with a chalk-whitened face performed intricate steps to honor the python spirit.The 10-day Benin Voodoo Festival ended Wednesday with a final... summary from source:
AP News Benin becomes unlikely democracy leader
1/27/2007: 897 words, approx. 3 pagesWhen this West African nation ran short of funds to finance its election machinery, voters raised cash, loaned computers, and lit up vote-counting centers with their motorcycle headlights.The unusual display of people power demonstrated how a Marxist dictatorship once nicknamed "Africa's Cuba" has become an...
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