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| Official Name: |
Republic of Benin (formerly Dahomey) |
| Climate: |
Tropical |
| Population: |
6,305,567 (1999) |
| Capital: |
Porto-Novo; Cotonou is the seat of government |
| Language(s): |
Principal indigenous languages: Yoruba and Fon |
| Major Religions: |
Indigenous beliefs 70%, Muslim 15%, Christian 15% |
| Exports: |
Cotton, crude oil, palm products, cocoa |
| Imports: |
Foodstuffs, beverages, tobacco, petroleum products, intermediate goods, capital goods, light consumer goods |
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