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	Porto-Novo - Wikitravel
		Porto Novo is the capitol of Benin, but in name only.
		Porto Novo, named by the Portuguese in the 1500’s, is still today showing significant Portuguese influence.
		Also, from the Porto Novo auto gare, there are taxis to Abomey and Lagos, Nigeria.
	wikitravel.org /en/Porto-Novo (868 words)

	PORTO-NOVO, capital of Benin republic accomodates you. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Porto Novo, alias Hôgbonou, alias Adjatchê has a population of about 230000 people.
		In 1730 the portuguese Eucharistus de Campos baptized the city " Puerto - Nuevo " because of its resemblance to the Portuguese city of Port.
		The capital of the country is PORTO NOVO, and the most urbanized big city is Cotonou.
	www.porto-novo.org /English/index2.html (318 words)

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		Porto Novo, the capital of Benin, is one of its most interesting cities to visit.
		Officially, this museum is called the Musée honme but most people in Porto Novo refer to it as the Palais Royal, since it was once home to King Toffa, who was responsible for establishing Benin's first ties to France.
		Only 10 km outside of Porto Novo and well worth the trip is the Marché d'Adjarra, held every five days, which has excellent souvenirs for tourists including elaborate hand-carved drums, beautiful fabrics and pottery.
	www.benintourisme.com /ang/places/autres/dth.porto.htm (919 words)

	Porto Novo Travelogue, Penis Snatchers
		I found Porto Novo happily nestled on a lagoon full of gardens and shade and pleasingly free of penis snatcher riots.
		Porto Novo was quite happy with her role as capital but she certainly had no aspirations as a metropolis.
		The Ifa cult is a society of oracles (babalawo) who use various methods (usually a string of 16 cowries or palm nuts tossed onto a divination board) to 'read' futures or to give advice on prospective marriages, career paths or reasons for the death of a relative (very often attributed to witch craft).
	www.trekshare.com /index.cfm?p1=48&journalid=2836 (1070 words)

	PORTO NOVO - LoveToKnow Article on PORTO NOVO
		PORTO NOVO - LoveToKnow Article on PORTO NOVO
		In 1830 an attempt, finally unsuccessful mainly owing to the lack of fuel, was made to smelt iron from the ores found in the vicinity.
		To properly cite this PORTO NOVO article in your work, copy the complete reference below:
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /P/PO/PORTO_NOVO.htm (112 words)

	Current local time in Porto Novo - Benin
		Calculate distance from Porto Novo to another location
		When can I call/have a meeting with someone in Porto Novo?
		Show time difference between Porto Novo time and other time zones
	www.timeanddate.com /worldclock/city.html?n=203 (249 words)

	Benin individueel
		The north with its savannah landscape and hilly areas was less infected by influences from outside, the villages do look a lot like they used to for ages and the people kept their age old customs and values.
		This short tour takes you to important historic towns and old residences of important kings like Porto Novo, Ouidah and Abomey.
		By a pirogue you will discover the lagoon of Porto Novo and its surrounding villages.
	www.angelfire.com /wa2/fofoafrique/indvbenin.htm (1344 words)

	Benin Tours \| Benin Tour Guide \| iExplore
		Porto Novo, the capital, contains many examples of colonial and pre-colonial art and architecture.
		The range of dining places in Porto Novo is more limited.
		Benin is situated in West Africa and is bordered to the east by Nigeria, to the north by Niger and Burkina Faso, and to the west by Togo.
	www.fodors.iexplore.com /dmap/Benin/Overview (299 words)

	Portuguese Podengo puppies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Basil de Porto Novo is the firstborn and is gentle and confidant.
		Beatriz de Porto Novo is the only female in the litter and is exceptionally outgoing, with a true Podengo sense of fun.
		Bob de Porto Novo is lively and very affectionate, and loves to be cuddled.
	www.podengos.com /puppies2.html (131 words)

	Novo Hamburgo -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		An industrial city, it manufactures shoes, hides, and leather from the cattle and hogs raised in the surrounding area.
		Novo Mesto was founded in 1365 by Rudolf IV of Austria and became an important military base on the Ottoman frontier in the 15th century.
		Situated on a coastal lagoon at the extreme southeastern part of the country, it was probably founded in the late 16th century as the centre of the kingdom of Porto Novo and flourished as a result of slave trade with the Portuguese.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9056399?tocId=9056399 (780 words)

	New Straits Times: Porto Novo ready to strike@ HighBeam Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		New Straits Times: Porto Novo ready to strike@ HighBeam Research
		PORTO Novo looks ready for his maiden win in the RM70,000 Kinta Valley
		The following week, Porto Novo tried to make all the running but faded
	www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1P1:5037572&refid=ip_encyclopedia_hf (189 words)

	DAHOMEY / BENIN - Vintage Old Antique Postcard Postcards (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		- Porto Novo : Old street of the native quarter [Vieille rue du village indigène] (Published by E.R.) (Unused Postcard).
		- Porto Novo : The road to the Hospital [Le Route de l'Hôpital] (Published by E.R. - 36) (Unused Postcard).
		- Porto Novo : French artillery group in 1914 (in action against German Togo at the begining of World War 1) [L'Artillerie à Porto-Novo, 1914] (Published by E.R.) (Unused Postcard).
	www.postcardman.net /dahomey_topo.html (327 words)

	MSN Encarta - Search Results - Porto-Novo
		Ali, Haidar (1722-1782), Muslim ruler of Mysore, who figured prominently in the fight against British encroachment in India during the 18th century....
		Porto, city, northwestern Portugal, capital of Porto District, mostly on the steep northern bank of the Douro (Duero) River, near the Atlantic Ocean....
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	encarta.msn.com /Porto-Novo.html (97 words)

	Brazil: Indigenous people: Ticuna follow-up information
		Amnesty International is also concerned that the hostile attitude of local authorities towards the Ticuna may adversely affect the conduct of the case.
		On 28 March 1988 about 100 men, women and children from the Ticuna community of São Leopoldo, Bom Pastor, Novo Porto Lima and Porto Espiritual, were waiting at a place called Boca do Capacete, just outside the indigenous area of São Leopoldo, for
		After the killings, the Ticuna were concerned that the the Federal Police, which arrived at the area to initiate the inquiry did not arrest their assailants and were slow in taking statements from them.
	www.amnestyusa.org /countries/brazil/document.do?id=D542E50487EC0360802569A60060114F (1265 words)

	Heritage Centres in Tamil Nadu - www.chennaibest.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Porto Novo is called Parangipettai in Tamil, which roughly means "foreigner village".
		Many of the churches and buildings, built by the Europeans, have crumbled to the ground.
		Porto Novo was an important trade centre under the Europeans, with industries like ship building and fishing.
	www.chennaibest.com /discoverchennai/sightseeing/heritage03.asp (337 words)

	Details (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		it was a short ride from cotonou, the social and economical center of benin to the state capital, porto novo, a sleepy and pleasant small town.
		After the chaotic traffic in cotonou, created by thousands of motorbikes, it was a a pleasure to arrive in quiet and peaceful porto novo.
		I found a quiet hotel and spent an easy afternoon reading and resting.
	www.contrast.cx /diary/detail.php3?id=332&last=952 (97 words)

	Benin - HOME PAGE
		The French were the most successful in this and they gradually declared protectorates over certain areas of the coast.
		In 1863 the British bombed Porto Novo this helped the French.
		The French defeated the King and declared a protectorate over the whole region pacification of the rest of the nation was not completed until 1914 and still failed to succeed to put a stop to opposition to French rule.
	www.africanet.com /africanet/country/benin (707 words)

	Benin - Atlapedia Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		CAPITAL: Porto Novo (Official) and Cotonou (Economic and Political)
		It is bound by Niger to the north, Burkina Faso to the northwest, Nigeria to the east, Togo to the west and the Gulf of Guinea to the south.
		(1.) A coastal belt which has four lagoons, the Cotonou, Ouidah, Grand Popo and Porto Novo while further north the land rises steeply to a savannah plateau.
	www.atlapedia.com /online/countries/benin.htm (1330 words)

	Galeria de Fotos de Benin - Photo-Gallery of Benin
		Fotos de Benin, un viaje por el pais: Cotonou, Porto Novo, Abomey, Ganvie, Natitingou, tata somba, boukounbe
		Benin - Photos of a trip in Benin: Cotonou, Porto Novo, Abomey, Ganvie, Natitingou, tata somba, boukounbe
		Text: Viejo edificio en porto Novo, antigua Capital colonial de Benin.
	www.losviajeros.com /fotos/africa/benin (227 words)

	MSN Encarta - Search Results - Porto-Novo
		Following the adoption of legislation in 1975 making education free and compulsory, the literacy rate increased from about 20 per cent in the...
		The ports of Mindelo and Porto Novo serve as transatlantic fuelling stops, and the Amilcar Cabral International Airport is located on Sal.
		Help with Spanish, French, German, and Italian homework.
	uk.encarta.msn.com /Porto-Novo.html (94 words)

	Hotel & Suites Porto Novo - Mexico City - Hotel & Suites Porto Novo reviews - TripAdvisor
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		I stayed in a Porto Novo suite my first night and a regular room for two nights.
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	tripadvisor.com /Hotel_Review-g150800-d252595-Reviews-Hotel_Suites_Porto_Novo... (291 words)

	Web Hosting Porto Novo Domain Registration Porto Novo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
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	www.sakshay.net /icici/porto_novo_hosting.html (571 words)

	Porto-Novo Photos at PBase.com
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	search.pbase.com /search?q=Porto-Novo (29 words)

	Hotels in Porto Novo, Portugal
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	bookings.net /place/pt-2173169.en.html (241 words)

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		Art Poster Print - Women In Costume At Easter Day Parade., Porto Novo, Oueme, Benin Fine Art Print by Jane Sweeney, Size: 24x18
		Title: Women In Costume At Easter Day Parade., Porto Novo, Oueme, Benin
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