Togo

Togo Quick Facts…

Official NameTogolese Republic
Common NameTogo – /ˈtoʊ.goʊ/
NationalityTogolese (singular and plural) – noun, Togolese – adjective
IndependenceReceived in 1960 (from French-administered UN trusteeship)
Administrative Divisions5 regions
Total Population8.7 million (#101) with 44.5% urbanized – 2023 estimate
Major Urban AreasLome (capital city)
Major LanguagesEwe, Kabye, French (official)
Electricity Access55.7% of total population
Internet Access35% of total population
CurrencyCommunaute Financiere Africaine Francs (XOF)
Real GDP (PPP)$18.4 billion – 2021 estimate
Real GDP per Capita$2,100 (#211) – 2021 estimate
Total Area56,785 sq km / 21,925 sq mi (#126) with 4.2% water area
Geographic RegionAfrica – Western Africa
Bordering CountriesBenin, Burkina Faso, Ghana
Bordering Water BodiesBight of Benin

National Anthem: “Hail to Thee, Land of Our Forefathers”