Togo, [a] officially the Togolese Republic, [b] is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Ghana to the west, Benin to the east and Burkina Faso to the north. [11] It is one of the least developed countries and extends south to the Gulf of Guinea, where its capital, Lomé, is located. [11]

Jan 15, 2025 · Togo, country of western Africa. Lomé, the capital, is situated in the southwest of the country and is the largest city and port. Until 1884 what is now Togo was an intermediate zone between the states of Asante and Dahomey, and its various ethnic groups lived in general isolation from each other.

Dec 17, 2023 · Togo is a small country located in West Africa occupying an area of only 56,785 sq. km. The country extends as a long strip of land from its southern coast on the Bight of Benin. Togo's coastline is only 56 km long. Togo is largely made up of rolling savannahs in the north, a hilly central region, and a flat coastal plain in the south.

From the 11th to the 16th centuries, various ethnic groups settled the Togo region. From the 16th to the 18th centuries, the coastal region became a major trading center for enslaved people, and the surrounding region took on the name of "The Slave Coast."

Togo, officially Togolese Republic, Republic, western Africa. Area: 21,853 sq mi (56,600 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 8,399,000. Capital: Lomé. It has some 30 ethnic groups; the Ewe is the largest. Languages: French (official), Ewe, other indigenous languages.

Dec 29, 2024 · From the 11th to the 16th centuries, various ethnic groups settled the Togo region. After World War I, colonial rule over Togo was transferred from Germany to France. French …

Togo, officially the Togolese Republic, is a thin sliver of land in Western Africa. From its 32-mile (51 km) coastline on the Gulf of Guinea, it stretches north approximately 320 miles to Burkina Faso. It is bounded on the west by Ghana and on the east by Benin. The capital city, Lomé, is also the largest city and port.

Togo country profile: official web sites of Togo, links and information on Togo's art, culture, geography, economy, history, travel and tourism, cities, the capital of Togo, airlines, embassies, universities, tourist boards and newspapers.

May 21, 2024 · Togo, a narrow strip of land on Africa's west coast, has for years been the target of criticism over its human rights record and political governance. Gaining independence...

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