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Togolese Republic République Togolaise | |
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 Flag  Coat of Arms | |
Motto: "Travail, Liberté, Patrie" (French) "Work, Liberty, Homeland"[1] | |
Anthem: Salut à toi, pays de nos aïeux (French) "Hail to thee, land of our forefathers" | |
 Location of Togo within the African Union | |
| Capital and largest city | Lomé |
| Official languages | French |
| Vernacular languages | Gbe languages such as Ewe, Mina and Aja; Kabiyé; and others. |
Ethnic groups | African 99% (37 tribes; largest and most important are Ewe, Mina, and Kabre) European and Syrian-Lebanese less than 1% |
| Demonym(s) | Togolese |
| Government | Republic |
• President | Faure Gnassingbé |
• Prime Minister | Komi Sélom Klassou[2] |
| Independence | |
• from France | April 27, 1960 |
| Area | |
• Total | 56,785 km2 (21,925 sq mi) (125th) |
• Water (%) | 4.2 |
| Population | |
• 2016 estimate | 7,497,000[3] |
• Density | 137.8/km2 (356.9/sq mi) |
GDP (PPP) | 2010 estimate |
• Total | $5.795 billion[4] |
• Per capita | $832[4] |
GDP (nominal) | 2010 estimate |
• Total | $2.94 billion[4] |
• Per capita | $423[4] |
HDI (2014) |  0.487low · 166th |
| Currency | CFA franc (XOF) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (GMT) |
| Driving side | right |
| Calling code | +228 |
| ISO 3166 code | TG |
| Internet TLD | .tg |
1 Estimates for this country explicitly take into account the effects of excess mortality due to AIDS; this can result in lower life expectancy, higher infant mortality and death rates, lower population and growth rates, and changes in the distribution of population by age and sex than would otherwise be expected. Rankings based on 2005 figures CIA World Factbook – Togo ² Rankings based on 2005 figures (source unknown) | |
Togo is a small country in West Africa. It is bordered by Ghana to the west, Benin to the east and Burkina Faso to the north. The capital city Lomé is located along the Gulf of Guinea. In 2016, about 7.5 million people lived there.[3] The official language is French.
Contents
1 History
2 Economy
3 Government
3.1 Regions
3.2 Cities
4 Religion
5 Other activities
6 Related pages
7 References
History |
From the 11th century to the 16th century, various tribes entered the region from all directions: the Ewé from the east, and the Mina and Guin from the west; most of them settled in coastal areas. The Portuguese explored the area in the late 15th century. As Togoland, it became a protectorate of Germany in 1884. After World War I, Togo was ceded to the French. Togo gained independence from French rule in the 1960s. General Gnassingbé Eyadéma became the military leader in 1967. When Eyadéma died in 2005, his son, Faure Gnassingbe became president.
Economy |
The economy of this small African country is based on agriculture. Agriculture provides jobs for 65% of the labor force according to the CIA Factbook.[5] Agricultural products include coffee, cocoa, cotton, yams, cassava (tapioca), corn, beans, rice, millet, and sorghum. Industries include phosphate mining, agricultural processing, cement, handicrafts, textiles, and beverages. Togo's economy is primarily agricultural.
Government |
The president of Togo is elected for 5 years. The president is also the commander of the armed forces. The president also has the right to begin legislation and dissolve parliament.
After Togo's independence from France, General Gnassingbé Eyadéma became the military leader. When Eyadéma died in 2005, his son Faure Gnassingbe became president.
Regions |
Togo is divided into 5 regions. The regions are divided into 30 prefectures and 1 commune. From north to south the regions are Savanes, Kara, Centrale, Plateaux and Maritime.
Cities |
The largest cities in Togo are:
Lomé, Capital of Togo
Sokodé
| Rank | City | Population 1981 Census | Population 2005 Estimate | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lomé | 375,499 | 729,258 | Maritime |
| 2. | Sokodé | 45,660 | 117,811 | Centrale |
| 3. | Kara | 28,902 | 104,207 | Kara |
| 4. | Palimé | 28,262 | 95,974 | Plateaux |
| 5. | Atakpamé | 24,139 | 80,683 | Plateaux |
| 6. | Bassar | 17,867 | 61,845 | Kara |
| 7. | Tsévié | 20,480 | 55,775 | Maritime |
| 8. | Aného | 14,368 | 47,579 | Maritime |
| 9. | Sansanné-Mango | 12,894 | 37,748 | Savanes |
| 10. | Dapaong | 16,939 | 33,324 | Savanes |
| 11. | Tchamba | 12,911 | 25,668 | Centrale |
| 12. | Niamtougou | 12,444 | 23,261 | Kara |
| 13. | Bafilo | 12,060 | 22,543 | Kara |
| 14. | Notsé | 8,916 | 22,017 | Plateaux |
| 15. | Sotouboua | 10,590 | 21,054 | Centrale |
| 16. | Vogan | 11,260 | 20,569 | Maritime |
| 17. | Badou | 8,111 | 20,029 | Plateaux |
| 18. | Tabligbo | 7,526 | 13,748 | Maritime |
| 19. | Kandé | 6,134 | 11,466 | Kara |
| 20. | Amlamé | 3,997 | 9,870 | Plateaux |
| 21. | Kpagouda | 4,112 | 7,686 | Kara |
Religion |
Mosque in Sokodé.
About 51% of the population has local beliefs, 29% is Christian, and 20% Muslim.[6]
Other activities |
The Togolese enjoy many foods including tropical fruits, pastries, and many different products made from peanuts. Major drinks include tea, coffee, and wine. Togolese often snack on plantains and French donuts or beignets.
Related pages |
- List of rivers of Togo
- Togo at the Olympics
- Togo national football team
References |
 | Wikimedia Commons has media related to Togo. |
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↑ "June 2008". Rulers.org. Retrieved 2015-10-25.
↑ 3.03.1 "Togo". UNdata. Retrieved 20 September 2017.
↑ 4.04.14.24.3 "Togo". International Monetary Fund. Retrieved 20 September 2017.
↑ World Factbook website
↑ Togo. CIA – The World Factbook. Cia.gov. Retrieved on 2012-01-08.
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