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Togo

West Africa

Togo is a narrow West African nation stretching from the Gulf of Guinea coast to the Sahel. Despite its small size, it contains remarkable cultural diversity with over 40 ethnic groups. Lome, the capital, is known for its Grand Marche and as a center for the West African Vodun (Voodoo) fetish market.

Motto: “Work, Liberty, Homeland”

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Population

9.1M

Capital

Lome

GDP

$9B

Languages

French

Independence

1960

Currency

West African CFA Franc (XOF)

Area

56,785 km²

Calling Code

+228

Official Name

Togolese Republic

Cultural Highlights

  • The Akodessewa Fetish Market in Lome, the world's largest Vodun market
  • Batammariba mud tower houses (Tata Somba) in the Koutammakou UNESCO site
  • Traditional Ewe kente weaving traditions in the southeast
  • The annual Evala wrestling festival of the Kabye people

Famous Landmarks

Koutammakou (Land of the Batammariba)Akodessewa Fetish MarketFazao-Malfakassa National ParkTogoville

Travel Tips

  • Koutammakou, the Land of the Batammariba, is a remarkable UNESCO cultural landscape
  • Lome's beachfront and colonial architecture make for a pleasant city walk
  • The Fazao-Malfakassa National Park offers hiking and wildlife in the central mountains
  • Togo is one of the more affordable West African destinations
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