Togo, Republic in West Africa.
Togo is a country in West Africa that extends from the coast through central plateaus to northern savannas, spanning approximately 550 kilometers. The territory shares borders with Ghana and Benin while crossing multiple climate zones.
The country gained independence in 1960 with Lome as its capital and then experienced decades of instability under single-person rule beginning in 1967. A multi-party system was introduced in the 1990s.
More than 30 ethnic communities maintain distinct traditions and practices throughout the country. French serves as the administrative language alongside Ewe and Kabiye, which are spoken as national tongues.
The West African CFA franc is the currency, and visas are available on arrival at Lome airport. The best time to visit runs from November through March.
The Koutammaku fortresses in the north display characteristic mud structures with conical roofs and are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The country's name derives from a word meaning shore or coast.
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Togo extends from the coast of the Gulf of Guinea to forested plateaus inland. The country contains several national parks, including Fazao Malfakassa and Keran, where elephants, antelopes, and numerous bird species live. The waterfalls at Aklowa and Kpimé cascade over multiple tiers through...
Akodessawa Fetish Market
293.2 km
Koutammakou
148.5 km
Lomé Grand Market
296.4 km
Kéran National Park
156.6 km
Mount Agou
214.5 km
Fazao Mafakassa National Park
24.6 km
Palace of the Governors
296.8 km
Nangbeto Dam
157.9 km
Independence Monument, Lome
295.8 km
Palais des congrès de Lomé
295.7 km
Château Vial
209.2 km
Alte Landungsbrücke
296.9 kmFosse aux Lions National Park
239 km
Colombe de la Paix
293.7 kmTogo National Museum
295.7 kmAbdoulaye Faunal Reserve
36.6 km
Woold Homé
291.2 km
Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul of Kara
88 kmNational Library of Togo
295.9 km
Forêt de Missahoé
208.1 kmAbbaye de l'Ascension
175.3 km
Sarakawa Park
93.8 km
Institut français du Togo
296.5 km
Holy Spirit Cathedral, Kpalimé
212.7 km
Nano
162.2 km
National Museum of Togo
295.7 kmEmbassy of Germany, Lomé
297.1 km
Sacred Heart Cathedral
296.4 km
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