Porto-Novo

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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

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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. Where is Porto-Novo?Southeastern Benin, situated on an inlet of the Gulf of Guinea
2. How many people live in Porto-Novo?223,552 people (2002)
3. How big is Porto-Novo?52 km² (20 sq mi)
4. What is the capital of Porto-Novo?Official capital of Benin and seat of the National Legislature
5. What language do people speak in Porto-Novo?French (official), Yoruba, Fon, and other indigenous languages
6. When was Porto-Novo built?Developed as a port city, became capital of French Dahomey in 1900

Inlet: A narrow body of water extending inland from a larger body of water, often forming a harbor.
French Dahomey: The name for the territory that is now Benin during the period of French colonial rule.
Administrative Hub: A city or place where the main government offices and operations are located.
Legislature: The branch of government responsible for making laws.