Porto Novo

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PORTO NOVO

Departement: Ouémé

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Origin/meaning

The mural crown in the chief represent the 7 towers of the capital city.

The main part of the arms show the legend of the arrical of the first King, Tê Agbanlin to Porto Novo, surrounded by the motto : Dans l’union, la justice et la paix marche !

Literature : image from http://www.eurojobservices.com/villedeportonovo3/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=74&Itemid=75