People's Republic of Benin
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Historical
Summary
The People's Republic of Benin was a communist state in West Africa, established in 1975 after a coup in Dahomey. It adopted Marxism-Leninism and aligned with the Soviet Union while maintaining ties with Western nations. The state was dissolved in 1990, reverting to the Republic of Benin.
Statistics
Area
112,622.00 km²
Population
4,546,136