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Why does Benin speak French?
Benin was once a French colony. When it gained independence in 1960, French remained as one of the official languages due to historical ties and the continuing influence of French-speaking countries in the region. French is now widely used in government, business, and education in Benin.
What is francaphone?
a francaphone is a country that speaks french
What was benin earlier called?
Before it was known as Benin, the country was known as Dahomey. From 1600-1900, the region was known as the Kingdom of Dahomey, which the French dissolved in 1900. After it became a french colony, modern Benin was known as French Dahomey from 1904-1958. In 1958, the region changed its name to Republic of Dahomey and after 1960, it achieved full independence from France. In 1975 the Republic of Dahomey changed its name to Benin, which has been its name since.
What country speaks Yoruba?
Yoruba is primarily spoken in Nigeria, particularly in the southwestern region of the country. It is also spoken in neighboring countries such as Benin and Togo.
There is a region of belgium that speaks french what is it called?
la Wallonie. This is the southernmost region of Belgium, borduring Northern France.
Why people from benin speak french?
in Benin how many people Speak French
Where in the Central America do they speak french?
Haiti and the overseas islands of La Guadeloupe, La Martinique in the Carribbean speak French. And the French oversea region of 'la Guyane' (French Guiana), just north of Brazil speaks French.
What country besides France speaks french?
Belgium, Northern Switzerland, Part of Canada, and many countries in Africa: Chad, Benin, Niger, etc.
Which people colonized Benin?
Benin was colonized by the French in the late 19th century. The French established control over the region after a series of military campaigns and treaties, ultimately leading to the formal establishment of French West Africa in 1904. Prior to French colonization, the area was influenced by various local kingdoms, most notably the Kingdom of Dahomey. The colonial rule significantly impacted the region's political, social, and economic structures.
How many countries in ecowas speaks french?
Below are the eight francophone members of ECOWAS. Benin Burkina Faso Guinea Ivory Coast Mali Niger Senegal Togo
How long has Benin spoken French?
Benin is a French colony, so it has spoken French ever since it was Dahomey and got its independence from France in 1960.
What are the citizens of Benin called in French?
The citizens of Benin are called "béninois, béninoise" in French.
