Departments of Benin

Benin is divided into 12 departments (French: départements). In 1999, the previous six departments were each split into two halves, forming the current 12. The new six departments have not been assigned a capital yet.

Related Topics:
Benin - Department - 1999

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• Alibori*
• Atakora
• Atlantique
• Borgou
• Collines*
• Donga*
• Kouffo Department*
• Littoral*
• Mono
• Ouémé
• Plateau*
• Zou

*Formed in 1999

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See also: , the ISO codes for the departments of Benin.

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