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Togo

History

The coast formed part of the Slave Coast trading network.
Germany declared the Togoland protectorate.
The territory was divided into French and British mandates.
Independence came on 27 April.
Gnassingbe Eyadema held power after a coup.
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CapitalLome
Population8.1M
Area57k km2
CurrencyWest African CFA franc

Short facts

RegionWest Africa
LanguageFrench
Time zoneGMT (UTC+0)
Drives onRight

Worth seeing

  • Koutammakou: The Batammariba tower-houses of the north, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Lome Grand Marche: The central market and the akodessewa fetish market.
  • Kpalime hills: Waterfalls and coffee and cocoa slopes near the Ghanaian border.

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Planning questions

What is Togo known for?Koutammakou, Lome Grand Marche, Kpalime hills.
What is the capital?Lome.
Which language is useful?French.
When is the national day?27 April.
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Known for

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