Cotonou

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/cotonou

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How many people live in Cotonou?Estimated population of approximately 1.2 million inhabitants
2. How big is Cotonou?Approximately 40 square miles (100 square kilometers)
3. What language do people speak in Cotonou?French (official), Fon, Yoruba, Mina, and other indigenous languages
4. What is the capital of Cotonou?De facto capital and economic center of Benin
5. What is Cotonou known for?Major port, largest city, economic hub, and cultural center of Benin
6. What is Cotonou and where is it located?Cotonou is the largest city in Benin, located on the coast of West Africa along the Atlantic Ocean.

Bight of Benin: A large bay forming the northern part of the Gulf of Guinea, bordering West African nations.
Urbanization: The process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more people begin living and working in central areas.
Human Capital: The skills, knowledge, and experience possessed by an individual or population, viewed in terms of their value or cost to an organization or country.
De Facto Capital: The capital city that functions as the seat of government in practice, even if not officially designated as such.