Benin
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About Benin
Benin is a West African country bordering the Gulf of Guinea to the south, with Burkina Faso and Niger to the north. It is widely recognised as a cradle of the Vodun religion and was home to the powerful Kingdom of Dahomey, historically linked to the transatlantic slave trade. Porto-Novo is the official capital, while Cotonou serves as the country's main economic and commercial hub. Benin is considered one of the more stable democracies in the region, with an economy largely based on agriculture and informal trade.