RNIE 6

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RNIE 6
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The RNIE 6 road leading out of Parakou Parakouroad.jpg
The RNIE 6 road leading out of Parakou

RNIE 6 is a national highway of Benin located in the east of the country. [1]

RNIE or the Route Nationale refers to the highway system in Benin. National highways include the RNIE 1, RNIE 2, RNIE 3, RNIE 4, RNIE 5, RNIE 6 and RNIE 7.

Benin country in Africa

Benin, officially the Republic of Benin and formerly Dahomey, is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east, and Burkina Faso and Niger to the north. The majority of its population lives on the small southern coastline of the Bight of Benin, part of the Gulf of Guinea in the northernmost tropical portion of the Atlantic Ocean. The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo, but the seat of government is in Cotonou, the country's largest city and economic capital. Benin covers an area of 114,763 square kilometres (44,310 sq mi) and its population in 2016 was estimated to be approximately 10.87 million. Benin is a tropical nation, highly dependent on agriculture, and is a large exporter of cotton and palm oil. Substantial employment and income arise from subsistence farming.

Cities and towns

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Parakou Commune and city in Borgou Department, Benin

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Tanguiéta Place in Atakora Department, Benin

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N’Dali Commune and city in Borgou Department, Benin

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Lagbere Village in Donga Department, Benin

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Baperou Village in Borgou Department, Benin

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Bereyadou Village in Borgou Department, Benin

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RNIE 3 road in Benin

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Debregourou Village in Borgou Department, Benin

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Nekinparo Village in Borgou Department, Benin

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Tourou Village in Borgou Department, Benin

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Worora Village in Borgou Department, Benin

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Kandi, Benin Place in Alibori Department, Benin

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References

  1. ↑ "Les Routes Nationales Inter-Etat (RNIE)". Fonds Routier du Bénin. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 15 July 2015.


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