Western Africa, bordering the Bight of Benin, between Benin and Ghana.
From the 11th to the 16th centuries, various ethnic groups settled the Togo region. From the 16th to the 18th centuries, the coastal region became a m ...
Longitude: 1.16667
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Togo:
8,470.164 km
Terrain:
Gently rolling savanna in north; central hills; southern plateau; low coastal plain with extensive lagoons and marshes.
Natural Resources:
Phosphates, limestone, marble, arable land.
Industries:
Phosphate mining, agricultural processing, cement, handicrafts, textiles, beverages.
Population: 8,917,994
One of the more densely populated African nations with most of the population residing in rural communities, density is highest in the south on or near the Atlantic coast.
Area: 56,785 km2
slightly smaller than West Virginia
The country's length allows it to stretch through six distinct geographic regions; climate varies from tropical to savanna.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| fra | French |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| XOF | West African CFA franc | Fr |
Capital City: Lomé
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 3:38 pm (GMT)
Visiting Togo
You're in for a treat! Togo is a fascinating place to explore, especially from November to February. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful beaches and coastal areas
- Diverse wildlife and nature reserves
- Health concerns such as malaria
- Petty crime in urban areas
- Occasional political instability
- 2.5LOW RISK
Travel is relatively safe
- Togolese cuisine features maize, cassava, and fish.
- Popular dishes include Fufu and Akpan.
- Freshly caught seafood and local palm wine are widely enjoyed.
- Visit Koutammakou, the Land of the Batammariba
- Relax on the beaches of Lomé
- Explore Fazao-Malfakassa National Park
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