1. Porto Novo - Noun
2. Porto Novo - Proper noun
the capital of Benin in southwestern part of country on a coastal lagoon
Source: WordNetPorto-Novo
In 1883, Porto-Novo was incorporated into the French "colony of Dahomey and its dependencies." Source: Internet
In addition to being Benin's largest city, it is also the seat of government (even though Porto-Novo is the official capital); it is home to most of the country's government buildings and diplomatic services. Source: Internet
Thabo Senong’s Crocodiles of Lesotho lost 4-2 at home against Nigeria the last time out, so they travelled to Porto-Novo with the singular ambition of reviving their fading AFCON hopes. Source: Internet
Many Afro-Brazilians settled in Porto-Novo following their return to Africa after emancipation in Brazil. Source: Internet
Nation Encyclopedia (29 June 2010) From the 17th to the 19th century, the main political entities in the area were the Kingdom of Dahomey along with the city-state of Porto-Novo and a large area with many different tribes to the north. Source: Internet
Second Franco-Dahomean War 1892–1894 main In 1892, King Behanzin was threatening the French protectorate of Porto-Novo in modern-day Benin and France decided to intervene. Source: Internet