History of Benin | How Old is Benin?

The Republic of Benin, formerly known as Dahomey, gained independence from France on August 1, 1960, making Benin 63 years old.

Date of Initial Sovereignty
1600
Years Since Initial Sovereignty
424

History of Benin | How Old is Benin?

How old is Benin?

The country of Benin is 424 years old, founded in the year 1600.

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