The modern republic of Benin, given that name only in 1975, is the successor to one of west Africa's most interesting and long-lasting kingdoms, that of Dahomey. The traditional date of the founding of the local dynasty is1625, when three brothers of the Dahomey people rule adjacent territories along the lower reaches of the Mono river. In the early eighteenth century, one member of the family defeats his cousins and brings into a single kingdom the region known today as Benin.
The Republic of Benin is located in West Africa. It borders Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east and Niger and Burkina Faso to the north. The Bight (bay) of Benin, its small southern coastline, is where a majority of the population is located. Porto-Novo, though named the capital of the country, Cotonou is where the seat of government is located.
Between 1960 and 1972, a succession of military coups brought about many changes of government.Benin was thus the first African country to effect successfully the transition from dictatorship to a pluralistic political system.
The flag of Benin was adopted in 1959. It was changed because of the accession of the Marxist regime in 1975. However, upon the latter's fall, the old design was reintroduced on august 1, 1990. The colors are the traditional Pan-African colors. The green symbolized hope, the yellow symbolized wealth, and the color red symbolizes courage.
The configuration on Benin's banner before the new one was presented was a green band all through the surface of the banner with a little red star on the upper left hand of it. The new banner of Benin demonstrates an immaculate shading green flat band on the left side and a just as vertical proportioned yellow and red on the right.
Not all banners have three major parts coloured and furthermore, no banners on the planet has ensigns or images in it. This is not to demonstrate that Benin is a nearby or simple nation. Flag Company Inc decided to assist with the history development by providing special decals and banners to make it easy to build a bit of history right at home.
The Republic of Benin is located in West Africa. It borders Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east and Niger and Burkina Faso to the north. The Bight (bay) of Benin, its small southern coastline, is where a majority of the population is located. Porto-Novo, though named the capital of the country, Cotonou is where the seat of government is located.
Between 1960 and 1972, a succession of military coups brought about many changes of government.Benin was thus the first African country to effect successfully the transition from dictatorship to a pluralistic political system.
The flag of Benin was adopted in 1959. It was changed because of the accession of the Marxist regime in 1975. However, upon the latter's fall, the old design was reintroduced on august 1, 1990. The colors are the traditional Pan-African colors. The green symbolized hope, the yellow symbolized wealth, and the color red symbolizes courage.
The configuration on Benin's banner before the new one was presented was a green band all through the surface of the banner with a little red star on the upper left hand of it. The new banner of Benin demonstrates an immaculate shading green flat band on the left side and a just as vertical proportioned yellow and red on the right.
Not all banners have three major parts coloured and furthermore, no banners on the planet has ensigns or images in it. This is not to demonstrate that Benin is a nearby or simple nation. Flag Company Inc decided to assist with the history development by providing special decals and banners to make it easy to build a bit of history right at home.
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