Republic of Dahomey
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Historical
Summary
The Republic of Dahomey was a self-governing colony within the French Community established in 1958. It gained full independence from France on August 1, 1960, following a period as French Dahomey. In 1975, the nation was renamed Benin to promote ethnic neutrality.
Statistics
Area
Not available
Population
3,184,547