Benin

[Tanya Shivari]

a very poor west african country. a former portuguese and later french [colony]. a [bright spot] in africa over the last few years, as its economy is growing (although not substantually) and its actually becoming a true [democracy]. the most interesting fact about it to most people is its shape.

[Sonia]

A country of West Africa, immediately west of Nigeria; population 10,900,000 (estimated 2015); languages, French (official), West African languages; capital, Porto Novo. The country was conquered by the French in 1893 and became part of French West Africa. In 1960 it became fully independent.