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Porto-Novo

Porto-Novo

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Capital city of Benin on a coastal lagoon in the southwest
  • proper noun
: Porto-Novo
  • Many government buildings are located in Porto-Novo, the official capital of Benin.

Examples

  • The lagoon near Porto-Novo is vital for the local economy and transportation.

  • During their trip to Benin, they spent several days exploring Porto-Novo.

  • I visited Porto-Novo last summer.

  • Porto-Novo is known for its vibrant culture.

  • Many government buildings are located in Porto-Novo, the official capital of Benin.

  • During their trip to Benin, they spent several days exploring Porto-Novo.

  • The lagoon near Porto-Novo is vital for the local economy and transportation.

Surface Forms

Porto-Novo main

Etymology

Porto-Novo comes from the Portuguese words porto and novo, which mean 'port' and 'new'. Portuguese sailors named it the 'new port' because it is a town on the coast by a lagoon, so the name still fits this port city and the capital of Benin.