December 29, 1972 (of Prince the winter months 24), the resumption of diplomatic relations between China and Benin. The Benin Republic flag




Benin, the full name of the Republic of Benin. Zeng Ming Dahe the United States. Located in south-central West Africa. An area of ​​112,622 square kilometers. Population of 489 million people (1991). There are 46 tribes, mainly aromatic, Yoruba. 65% of residents believe in fetishism, I as a Muslim, Catholic, Protestant. The official language is French, popular aromatic language, Yoruba. The capital, Porto Novo. Oil, iron ore, phosphates, marble, gold and other mineral deposits, but many small reserves, mining is of little value. Economic backwardness, weak industrial base, (L $ dj��.����T) is published by the United Nations least developed countries. Agriculture and services are the two pillars of the national economy. Agricultural population accounts for 80% of the country's population. The major crops such as corn, sorghum, millet, cassava, yams, cotton. Industrial grease, textile, food and other agricultural products processing industry and building materials industry. In 1992, the per capita GDP of $ 432.5. Mainly exports cotton, palm oil, coffee and other agricultural products, imports of food, alcohol and tobacco, textiles and other goods for daily use. Before and after the 16th century many small kingdoms and the emirate. 1580 Portuguese invasion, the slave trade in the coastal area. South of the early 17th century to form the Kingdom of Abomey Dahomey. 1913 became a French colony. August 1, 1960 Independent National Day (Independence Day), the establishment of the Republic of Dahomey. November 1975 was renamed the People's Republic of Benin, changed to the current name of the country in February 1990. November 12, 1964 to establish diplomatic relations with China. January 1966 Pui unilateral declaration of severance of diplomatic ties with China, the resumption of diplomatic relations on December 29, 1972. In In 2006, August 28, 2010, (lsjt.org) President Hu Jintao in Beijing's Great Hall of the North Hall of the ceremony, welcomed the Benin President Yayi's visit to China.