Lomé, Capital city and port on the Gulf of Guinea, Togo
Lomé is the capital and a port on the Gulf of Guinea in Togo, where residential and commercial districts spread along the Atlantic coast. The city organizes itself around a deepwater port, from which wide roads lead into different neighborhoods.
German colonizers made the place the capital of Togoland in 1897 and built railway lines into the interior. These transport links helped move raw materials from distant areas to the coast.
The Grand Market connects traders from surrounding regions who gather here to sell cloth and spices. This lively trading space shows how important the site remains for daily supply and social exchange among local people.
The city is best explored on foot or by motorcycle taxi, especially in the central districts near the coast. Visitors planning to see the market or port should arrive early in the morning when activity is highest.
The university library preserves one of the largest academic collections in the country since 1965. This collection draws researchers from across West Africa who come to consult historical sources and rare publications.
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