The Complete Profile; Overview of Benin - People, Economy, Tourism of Benin, and more.

Benin, officially the Republic of Benin formerly known as Dahomey, is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east, Burkina Faso to the north-west, and Niger to the north-east. The majority of its population lives on the small southern coastline of the Bight of Benin, part of the Gulf of Guinea in the northernmost tropical portion of the Atlantic Ocean. The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo, but the seat of government is in Cotonou, the country's largest city and economic capital. Benin covers an area of 114,763 square kilometers and its population in 2018 was estimated to be approximately 11.49 million. Benin is a tropical nation, highly dependent on agriculture, and is a large exporter of cotton and palm oil. Substantial employment and income arise from subsistence farming. The official language of Benin is French, with several indigenous languages such as Fon, Bariba, Yoruba and Dendi also being commonly spoken. The largest religious group in Benin is Roman Catholicism, followed closely by Islam, Vodun (commonly referred to as Voodoo outside the country) and Protestantism. Benin is a member of the United Nations, the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, the South Atlantic Peace and Cooperation Zone, La Francophonie, the Community of Sahel-Saharan States, the African Petroleum Producers Association and the Niger Basin Authority. Little is known of Benin's early history. From the 17th to the 19th century, the main political entities in the area were the Kingdom of Dahomey, along with the city-state of Porto-Novo, and a large area with many different nations to the north. This region was referred to as the Slave Coast from as early as the 17th century due to the large number of enslaved people who were shipped to the New World during the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. After enslavement was abolished, France took over the country and renamed it French Dahomey. In 1960, Dahomey gained full independence from France. The sovereign state has had a tumultuous history since then, with many different democratic governments, military coups, and military governments. A Marxist-Leninist state called the People's Republic of Benin existed between 1975 and 1990. In 1991, it was replaced by the current multi-party Republic of Benin. Before we proceed, permit me welcome you to Positive Africa if you are new! Here on this channel, our core focus is to showcase the positive face of Africa out to the entire world by means of information and education. Consider subscribing and turning on the post notification bell so you never miss out on any of our videos. Now let’s discover the people, cultures, geography, economy, and lots more of Benin. Who are the people of Benin? Despite attempts at greater national unity and integration since 1960, differences among Benin’s ethnic groups survive to a marked degree. The Fon, who make up about two-fifths of the population, live in various parts of the country and especially in Cotonou. The Yoruba, who are related to the Nigerian Yoruba, live mainly in southeastern Benin and constitute about one-eighth of Benin’s population. In the vicinity of Porto-Novo, the Goun or Gun and the Yoruba known in Pobé and Kétou as Nago, or Nagot are so intermixed as to be hardly distinguishable. Among other southern groups are various Adja peoples, including the Aizo, the Holi, and the Mina. The Bariba, the fourth largest ethnic group, comprise several subgroups and make up about one-tenth of Benin’s population. #Benin #DiscoverBenin

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What a great country and people, I can't wait to visit very soon.

[@edwinqueen2640]

Me too

[@NdifrekeKeresifon]

Very uplifting & informative, thank you

[@Phil-fw2ib]

The cradle of civilization “Africa” the continent of human life. Hello 👋 Mama Africa the mother of Adam and Eve

[@EBMSCHOLARS]

Well elaborated, never been to any West African country. Hopeful one day. Keep it up my friend, you are making great content.

[@UpliftingAfrica]

Wow!!! We can't wait to have you on this side of the continent Sir, thanks so very much for stopping by the channel!✊

[@HousseniKoukary]

Nice ❤🇧🇯

[@randalfranck1938]

Free the farmer ,... end French Franc as money

[@efremteenagebento6701]

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[@AlagbeTayo]

My humble country

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So biutiful my dear❤🎉🎉🎉

[@singinghairdresser707]

Awesome 😍😍😍❤️

[@franzstudentmedina848]

I'm from Colombia, I want to know the average salaries in US dollars, thanks

[@hugo-di6xm]

300 approximatively.

[@listenup2882]

Do you have African ancestry?

[@hugo-di6xm]

@@listenup2882 Me?

[@blessedhighlyfavored6545]

These are the people that sold us out !

[@hugo-di6xm]

You can't learn your story from the colonizers mouth.

[@anng7514]

@@hugo-di6xm Where is the lie? Africans sold their brothers to the white man. Some are still perpetrating slavery today in Africa?