Togo is a country in West Africa, Africa. Its capital is Lomé, with a population of approximately 8.6M and a total area of 56,785 km². The official language is French and the currency is the West African CFA Franc (XOF).
Togo covers an area of 56,785 km² with a population density of 151/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $8.1B ($942 per capita) and gained independence in 1960. It has a coastline of 56 km.
Lomé is home to the world's largest Voodoo fetish market — Akodessewa — where animal skulls, dried herbs and ritual objects are sold for traditional medicine and spiritual ceremonies. Togo is the birthplace of Voodoo in the region.
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The world's largest fetish market — animal skulls, herbs and ritual objects for Voodoo ceremonies
UNESCO landscape of mud tower-houses (Takienta) built by the Batammariba people since the 17th century
A beautiful waterfall in the Plateau Region — Togo's most visited natural attraction
One of West Africa's most vibrant markets — run entirely by women traders called Nana Benz
The capital of Togo is Lomé.
The official language(s) of Togo are French.
The population of Togo is approximately 8.6M.
Togo uses the West African CFA Franc (XOF).
Togo is located in Africa, in the West Africa region.
Togo has a GDP of $8.1B, with a GDP per capita of $942.
The best time to visit Togo is November–March. The climate is Tropical, dry season November–March.
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