Name That City Pt.2




Population: 3.6 million
Nickname: Pearl of the Lagoons
Economic Fact: One of the largest ports in West Africa.
Fun Fact: The fourth largest French speaking city in the world.
Climate Fact: The average temperature hovers around 78-80 degrees all year long. The city receives plenty of precipitation and is generally humid.
History Fact: Legend has it that the name of this city comes from a misunderstanding. When the first colonists asked a native man the name of the place, the man misunderstood thinking they were accusing him of something and replied “I’ve just been cutting leaves”.
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