Porto-Novo - Wikipedia
WEB264,320. • Density. 2,400/km 2 (6,200/sq mi) Website. Official website. Porto-Novo ( Portuguese: "New Port", Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈpoɾtu ˈnovu], French pronunciation: [pɔʁtɔnɔvo]; Yoruba: Àjàṣẹ́; Fon: Xɔ̀gbónù) (also known as Hogbonu and Ajashe) is the capital and second-largest city of Benin.
Porto-Novo | Benin, Map, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WEBPorto-Novo, city and capital of Benin. It lies on the Gulf of Guinea in western Africa. It is located on a coastal lagoon at the extreme southeastern part of the country and was probably founded in the late 16th century. The city, formerly known as Ajase, served as the capital for the Yoruba state.
Porto-Novo – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBPorto Novo, named by the Portuguese in the 1500s, still shows significant Portuguese influence. For its size, Porto Novo has quite of bit of culture and tourist attractions. Ouando, a district 3 km north of the city center, has a large market and pretty good nightlife.
THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Porto-Novo - Tripadvisor
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What to See in Porto-Novo: A Comprehensive Travel Guide
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Porto-Novo - Wikiwand
WEBPorto-Novo ( Portuguese: "New Port", Portuguese pronunciation: [ ˈpoɾtu ˈnovu], French pronunciation: [ pɔʁtɔnɔvo]; Yoruba: Àjàṣẹ́; Fon: Xɔ̀gbónù) (also known as Hogbonu and Ajashe) is the capital and second-largest city of Benin. The commune covers an area of 110 square kilometres (42 sq mi) and as of 2002 had a population of 223,552 people.
In Porto-Novo's Afro-Brazilian architecture, traces of complex …
WEBNov 23, 2020 · When the Portuguese splashed ashore, they gave it the name that persists today: Porto-Novo. For centuries, the slave trade between local kings and Europeans forced more than a million people...
Porto-novo | Encyclopedia.com
WEBJun 27, 2018 · Porto-Novo (pôr´tō nō´vō), city (1992 pop. 179,138), capital of Benin, S Benin, a port on Porto-Novo lagoon, an arm of the Gulf of Guinea. It is Benin's second largest city and an administrative and shipping center.
Discover Porto-Novo: Culture, Traditions, Festivals
WEBAug 11, 2023 · Welcome to Porto-Novo, the vibrant capital city of Benin! Situated along the Gulf of Guinea, this enchanting city offers a diverse mix of culture, traditions, and festivals that will captivate your senses. Prepare to immerse yourself in a world of rich history, fascinating architecture, and lively celebrations. Culture.
Porto-Novo | FactMonster
WEBPorto-Novo pôrˈtō nōˈvō [ key], city (1992 pop. 179,138), capital of Benin, S Benin, a port on Porto-Novo lagoon, an arm of the Gulf of Guinea. It is Benin's second largest city and an administrative and shipping center. However, it is less important commercially and industrially than Cotonou, to which it is connected by rail.
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