Togo
Togo is in Africa. Here you’ll find flag, capital and neighbours to learn.
Borders: Burkina Faso, Benin, Ghana
- Capital
- Lomé
- Region
- Africa
- Subregion
- Westafrika
- Area
- 56,785 km²
- Population
- 8,591,626
- Language
- French
- Neighbours
- Burkina Faso, Benin, Ghana
Did you know?
- Geography
Togo is one of Africa’s narrowest countries: in places it measures only about 50 kilometres across, yet stretches 550 kilometres inland.
- Culture
The clay fortresses of the Batammariba in Koutammakou are UNESCO World Heritage — tower-like dwelling castles of adobe.
- Culture
At the fetish market of Lomé, ingredients for Vodun rituals are traded — one of the largest of its kind.
- History
Togo was a German colony and regarded as a “model colony” — traces remain today in place names and buildings.
Frequently asked questions about Togo
Lomé is the capital of Togo.
Togo is in Africa.
Togo has about 8,591,626 inhabitants.
Togo covers about 56,785 km².
In Togo people speak French.
Togo borders: Burkina Faso, Benin and Ghana.