The Republic of Benin (République du Bénin), is a country located in West Africa. The earlier name of the country . Its capital Porto-Novo, but the political center of the country in the "Cotonou" is the largest city and the economic center of the country as well. The population of this country of 10 million 300 thousand, and its official language is French. Monetary unit common in this country, Frank C F, western Africa. Benin, on the date of August 1960 ad from France, has been independent.

about 40 percent of the people of this country, people, fauna and the rest of the A large number other relatives.