Togo


Togolese Republic
Capital: Lome Nationality: Togolese Population: 6,961,049
Currency: CFA franc (XOF) Off. Lang: French Area: 56,785 sq km
Internet DM: tg GDP: $6.324 bil. Life Exp: 63.17 yrs
Literacy: 60.9% Location: 8 00 N, 1 10 E Calling Code: 228

Togo(ˈtəʊɡəʊ) is a west African country bordered by Ghana to the west, Benin to the east, and Burkino Faso to the north. The exact
location is 8 00 N, 1 10 E. The country has an area of 56,785 sq km. Lome is the capital. The Official language is French.

The population is 6,587,239, with a life expectancy of 62.25 years. Togo has 37 ethnics, significant groups are Ewe, Mina, and Kabre. 29% of the population is Christian. 20% is Muslim. 51% practice traditional religion.


Works Cited

CIA,Factbook, Togo