Republic of Dahomey

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Republic of Dahomey

Name

Republic of Dahomey

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

Location