Benin

The Republic of Benin is a nation of western Africa, formerly known as Dahomey. It has a small coast line with the Bight of Benin in the south, borders Togo in the west, Nigeria in the east, and Burkina Faso and Niger in the north.

Departments

Main article: Departments of Benin

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Benin is divided into twelve departments:

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• Alibori
• Atakora
• Atlantique
• Borgou
• Collines
• Donga
• Kouffo
• Littoral
• Mono
• Oueme
• Plateau
• Zou