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___ TogoThis page is about many aspects of this nation on Africa's West coast. Search and locate official web sites from the country, and find comprehensive information on the nation in its diversity: Togo's culture, history and geography. Get key information on Togo's economy, education, science, environment, population, and government.You will have access to news from Togo and you may visit Togoan cities. Find maps and other tourism information for travel Togo. |
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Republic of Togo |République Togolaise |
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 Flag of Togo Background: The thin strip of land in Western Africa is bordering Ghana to the west, Benin to the East, Burkina Faso to the North and its narrow coastline strenches onto the Gulf of Guinea in the South. Togoland, of which modern Togo was formerly a part, was colonised by the Germans in 1894. The German occupation has been ended by a joint Anglo-French force early in the First World War. In 1960 French Togoland became Togo. Gen. Gnassingbé EYADÉMA, installed as military ruler in 1967, continued to rule well into the 21st century. Despite the facade of multiparty elections instituted in the early 1990s, the government continued to be dominated by President EYADÉMA until his death in February 2005. In contravention of the nation's constitution he was succeeded by his son Faure GNASSINGBÉ backed by the armed forces. Under strong international pressure Mr Faure stepped down and called an election. After Faure Gnassingbé was declared winner of a disputed election deadly street battles between opposition protesters and security forces raged and thousands of people are fleeing Togo in fear of their lives. The opposition candidate in the election, Emmanuel AKITANI BOB, refused to concede defeat despite the announcement of the official results and instead declared himself president. In a live address to the nation, interim president Abbas BONFOH dubbed the self-proclamation "as pure fantasy, null and void." border countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana related countries: Germany, France, United Kingdom |
 Official Name: République Togolaise short form: Togo int'l long form: Republic of Togo int'l short form: Togo formerly: French Togoland ISO Country Code: tg Time: Local Time = UTC No UTC/GMT offset Actual Time: Sat-July-4 12:02 Capital City: Lomé Other Cities: Atakpamé, Kpalimé, Sokodé, Kara. Government: Type: Republic under transition to multiparty democratic rule. Geography: Location: Western Africa, bordering the Bight of Benin, between Benin and Ghana. Area: 56 785 sq km (21,925 sq miles). Terrain: Gently rolling savanna in north; central hills; southern plateau; low coastal plain with extensive lagoons and marshes. Climate: Tropical; hot throughout the year, humid in south; semiarid in north. People: Nationality: Togolese. Population: 5 000 000 Ethnic Groups: native African (37 tribes; largest and most important are Ewe, Mina, and Kabre) 99%, European and Syrian-Lebanese less than 1%. Religions: traditional African religions 51%, Christian 30%, Muslim 15%. Languages: French (official and the language of commerce), Ewe and Mina (the two major African languages in the south), Kabye (sometimes spelled Kabiye) and Dagomba (the two major African languages in the north). Literacy: male: 75.4%, female: 46.9% Natural resources: Phosphates (main source of foreign exchange), limestone, marble, arable land. Agriculture products: Coffee, cocoa, cotton, yams, cassava (tapioca), corn, beans, rice, millet, sorghum; livestock; fish. Industries: Phosphate mining, agricultural processing, cement; handicrafts, textiles, beverages. Exports partners: Burkina Faso16.6%, Ghana 15.4%, Netherlands 13%, Benin 9.6%, Mali 7.7% (2003) Imports partners: France 21.1%, Netherlands 12.1%, Cote d'Ivoire 5.9%, Germany 4.6%, Italy 4.4%, South Africa 4.3%, China 4.1% (2003) Currency: CFA Franc (Communaute Financiere Africaine) (XOF) |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of TogoRépublique TogolaiseThe official Portal of the Republic of Togo (in French and partly in English). Missions Honorarkonsulat der Republik Togo in Rheinland-Pfalz, Saarland und Hessen Togolese Honorary Consulate in Germany. Diplomatic Missions of Togo List of Diplomatic Missions of Togo Abroad. Foreign Diplomatic Missions in Togo List of Foreign Consulates and Embassies in Lomé, Togo. Embassy of the United States of America Lome,Togo Official site of the U.S. Embassy. Maps Map of
TogoPolitical map of Togo. Administrative Map of
TogoMap showing Togo and the surrounding countries with international borders, region boundaries, region capitals, major cities and towns, main roads, railroads and airports. Carte détaillée du Togo Detailed map of Togo.  Google
Earth TogoZoomable satellite view of Togo. Google
Earth LoméZoomable satellite view of Togo's capital city. Map
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NewsRépublique Togolaise"Official" Togo news in English. ufctogo.com Union des Forces de Changement with news on Togo (in French). africatime.com Africatime with news and information on Togo (in French). Radio Radio Lomé |
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Arts & CultureAssociation Culturelle ZotaTogolese Group of singers, percussionists and dancers (in French). Batir Le Togo "Bâtir Le Togo", in English BUILD TOGO, is a organization created by members of the various student organizations and human rights advocacy groups that shaked the dictatorship in place in Togo, in the early nineties, and that set in motion the course of democratization in the country since then. (in French and English) |
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Business & EconomyCentral Bank of West African States (BCEAO)Central Bank of Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal, and Togo. Union Économique et Monétaire Ouest Africaine (UEMOA) West African Economic and Monetary Union (in French) IZF.net, le portail de la Zone Franc CFA Information about business and investment in the African countries within the monetary system of the Franc Zone - CFA. (in French) Jeune Chambre Internationale - JCI Lome Prestige Organisation for young entrepreneurship in Togo (in French). Togo Association des Coopérations Independent and nonpolitical association, aim to create a synergy between the various actors of co-operation acting for Togo (in French). |
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Destination Togo - Country GuidesOffice national togolais du tourisme The National Togolese Office of Tourism, with country guide and information (in French and English). Ville de Kpalimé Site of the City of Kpalimé provides information on the city as well as on Togo (in French). Mon Voyage au Benin et au Togo Private site about travelling Benin and Togo with photos (in French). |
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EducationAmerican International School of LomeProvides US-style educational program to the international community in Lome. The British School of Lomé Boarding and Day School British style. Université de Lomé Official website of the university (in French). |
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EnvironmentEnvironmental Impact of Iron Smelting in the Bassar Region of TogoA deforestation problem in precolonial West Africa. Togo Nature Environnement NGO involved in development projects like reforestation and as well as education of the Togoles people about environment and development. (in French) |
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HistoryHistory of TogoAbout Togo's history by National Togolese Tourism Office. History of Togo Wikipedia entry for History of Togo. Histoire de l'Afrique de l'Ouest Site about history of West Africa, including Togo. (in French) |
 Kabye Warrior © National Togolese Tourism Office |
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SearchAnnuaire du Togo: les meilleurs sites du plus petiA directory of Togolese related sites. Additional Information on TogoAfrica South of Sahara (Karen Fung) TogoBBC News Country Profile: Togo Governments on the WWW: Togo IRIN: Togo UN news about Togo. An MBendi Profile: Togo Open Directory Project: Togo Reuters AlertNet - Togo Wikipedia: Togo The World Factbook -- Togo |
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