Togo country

 

Togo Capital: Lomé

Togo Dialing code: +228

Togo Airport code: LFW

Togo Continent: Africa

Togo Area: 21,925 sq mi  (56,785 km2)

Togo Currency:  Togon shilling

Togo Official Language:  English, Swahili

Togo Population: 9 million (Approx.)

Togo National Day: 27 April

Togo National Animal: Lion

Togo National Bird:  Paradise-Whydah

Togo National Fruit: mango

Togo National Flower: rose

Togo National Tree: Palm

Togo National Sport: Football

Togo Time zone: UTC +0 ( GMT +0)

Togo Driving side: Right side of the road

Togo Flag:

Green - represents Agriculture

Yellow- represents natural resources

Red– Represent bloodshed

Culture of the Togo:

Togo has ethnic groups and a mix of rich and cultural diversity and influences. It is Indigenous. Togo's culture is mixed with ethnic groups and religious cultures. It is both rich and diverse in some areas. The most popular religions in Togo are Islam and Christianity.

Togo is full of natural resources, and the people are generally friendly and welcoming to visitors. Its mixed religious influences attract visitors.

Must visit places in the Togo:

• Cascade de Yikpa
• Mount Agou
• Koutammakou

Traditional Festivals in Togo:

• Epe Epke Festival.
• Voodoo festival
• Tabaski

Togo Must-try Foods:

• Djenkoume
• Fufu
• Ablo
• Akume

Weather in Togo:

The Togo country has two seasons. Rainy Season March-May. Dry seasons May-October.

Economics of the Togo:

Togo is more dependent on agriculture and Tourism. Its GDP is $9 billion (approximately), ranking it 130 in the world. This country has 70 % debt. The natural source sector is Togo's main source of income.

Togo imports chemicals, petroleum, food, Palm Oil, and machinery. Its exports are coal, agriculture, steel, metals, and Gold.

Togo's export and import partners are China, South Africa, India, the USA, Mali, France, and the Ivory Coast.

Sports in the Togo:

Football is the most popular national sport in Togo. Other popular sports include football, basketball, volleyball, Squash, cycling, athletics, and Boxing.

Transport in Togo:

How many airports are in Togo?

There are 2 airports, including international, private, and domestic. Lomé–Tokoin International Airport is the biggest airport in Togo.

Togo's main public transport modes are buses, airlines, Railways, and water, which are low-cost ways to get around.

How many countries travel without visas to Togo?

29 countries do not require visas, and the government grants 14 e-visas and 27 on-arrival visas. A visa is required for 156 countries.

The passport ranks 66 in the world.

Defense in Togo:

Togo is the safest country in the world. The Forces armées togolaises (FAT) is the military, with limited powers of 10,000 (approx...) active duty personnel, and people protecting their country. $0.34 Billion approx. budget of defense. The rank of defense in the world is 128.

Togo Country Top 5 Interesting Facts:

• Koutammouko, the Land of the Batammariba, is a cultural landscape in northern Togo that has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Togo is the world’s 4th largest producer of phosphate.
• Togo has a Voodoo Market and many other colorful markets.
•  Fufu is a traditional food item of Togo is made from yam.
• Worn-out tires in Togo are recycled into sandals, toys, or fuel for smoking meat.