Togolese Republic Country Overview

 

Togolese Republic

Togolese Republic Country Overview. The official name is the Togolese Republic. It is also commonly referred to as Togo.

African map highlighting Togo location.

1. Where is Togo located?
   

   Togo is located on the east coast of Africa. Togo borders the following countries; Benin to the east and Burkina Faso to the north, and Ghana to the west.

2. What is the capital of Togo?

   The Capital of Togo is Lomé.

3. How large is the country of Togo?

   Togo has 56,785 square kilometers of land.

4. Is Togo a member of the African Union?
   

   Togo is a a member of the African Union. It has been a member since May 25th, 1963.

1. What is the population of Togo?

   The population of Togo is slightly over 8.2 million as of 2020 (approx). The most populated city in Togo is Lomé with a population of 1.8 million approx. (2020).

2. What are the Ethnic groups in Togo?

   As of 2018, the estimated breakdown of the most populous ethnic groups in Togo are;  Adja-Ewe, Mina, Kabye, Tem, Para-Gourma, Akan, Akposso, Akebu, Ana-Ife, and other.

3. How many languages are spoken in Togo?

   The most popular languages spoken in Togo are; French (official), Ewe and Mina, and Dagomba.

4. What religions are in Togo?
   

   Togo religious groups consist of; Christianity, other traditional religions, and Islam.

1. Togo Political System Overview.

   Togo has a presidential republic form of government. The country has 5 administrative regions.

2. What is the currency used in Togo?

   The West African CFA franc (XOF) is the official currency for Togo.

3. What makes up the economy in Togo?

   Togo’s main resources and industries consist of; sorghum, cassava, maize, yams, vegetables, beans, oil palm fruit, rice, cotton, phosphate, and textiles.

All numerical data are estimates. Information may vary after the date of this article.