Togo is a country in West Africa, Africa with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about Togo that most people don't know.
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.
Lomé has the world's largest Voodoo fetish market — Akodessewa.
Togo's Lomé Grand Market is run entirely by female traders called Nana Benz.
The Batammariba people build unique mud tower-houses — a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Togo has one of West Africa's longest uninterrupted coastlines facing the Gulf of Guinea.
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.
Togo is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
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
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.
The capital of Togo is Lomé.
Togo has a population of approximately 8.6M.
The official language of Togo is French.
Togo gained independence in 1960.
Togo uses the West African CFA Franc (XOF).