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Capital: Lomé

City English Name: Lome

Country: Togo

Country English Name: Togo

Province: None (Togo is not divided into provinces)

Province English Name: Not applicable

Country Area Code: +228

Longitude and Latitude: 8.5383° N, 1.1333° E

Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF)

Language: French (official), Ewe, Kabiye

IANA Time Zone: Africa/Lome

Standard Time Zone: West Africa Time (WAT)

Daylight Saving Time: Not observed

Introduction:

Togo is a small country located in West Africa, bordered by Ghana to the west, Benin to the east, and Burkina Faso to the north. It has a coastline on the Gulf of Guinea to the south. Togo covers an area of 56,785 square kilometers (21,925 square miles) and has a population of approximately 8.6 million.

Togo is a former French colony and gained independence in 1960. It has a rich cultural heritage, with a diverse population of over 40 ethnic groups. The official language is French, but local languages such as Ewe and Kabiye are widely spoken.

Togo's economy is largely based on agriculture, with cocoa, coffee, and cotton being the main cash crops. The country also has a significant phosphate mining industry. Tourism is a growing sector, with the coastal region and the country's national parks being major attractions.

Togo has a tropical climate, with two rainy seasons and two dry seasons. The country is known for its beautiful beaches, lush vegetation, and vibrant culture.