NYT ___-Novo, capital of Benin Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from September 13, 2024
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Updated Sep 13, 2024
Let’s find the answers to ___-Novo, capital of Benin NYT for the 13 September 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 5 letters. Start with P and end with O, and the possible solutions are PAEDO,PALEO,PORTO.
The answer is PORTO.
The crossword clue "___-Novo, capital of Benin" with the answer "PORTO" refers to the city of Porto-Novo, which is the official capital of the West African country of Benin. The name "Porto-Novo" translates to "New Port" in Portuguese, highlighting the city's origins during the period of Portuguese colonial influence in the region.
Although Porto-Novo is the capital, it is not the largest city in Benin; that distinction belongs to Cotonou, the country's economic hub. Porto-Novo is known for its rich cultural heritage, colonial architecture, and its historical significance as a center of the former Kingdom of Porto-Novo, which existed before becoming a French protectorate in the late 19th century.
This clue last seen in NYT Crossword Puzzle on September 13, 2024. You can also get all other NYT's Crossword clues hints and answers here.
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