People's Republic of Benin

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People's Republic of Benin

Name

People's Republic of Benin

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

Not available

Population

4,546,136

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