Republic of Togo
A vibrant West African nation at the crossroads of commerce and culture, strategically positioned on the Gulf of Guinea with a rich maritime heritage.
National Symbols & Identity
The Flag
Red canton with white star and green and yellow horizontal stripes, representing unity and independence
Coat of Arms
Symbol of the nation's sovereignty and cultural heritage
Geographic Position
West Africa's maritime gateway with strategic access to international waters
Overview
Togo, officially the Togolese Republic, is a country in West Africa bordered by Ghana to the west, Benin to the east and Burkina Faso to the north. It extends south to the Gulf of Guinea, where its capital Lomé is located. Togo covers an area of approximately 57,000 square kilometres (22,000 sq mi) with a population of approximately 8.8 million.
Strategic Location
Twice the size of Maryland, Togo is positioned on the south coast of West Africa with a coastline of only 56 km (35 miles) along the Gulf of Guinea. The only major port is at Lomé, making it a crucial maritime hub for the region. The Togo hills traverse the central section, creating diverse geography.
International Standing
Togo is a member of the United Nations, African Union, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, South Atlantic Peace and Cooperation Zone, La Francophonie and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Although Togo's foreign policy is nonaligned, it maintains strong historical and cultural ties with western Europe, especially France and Germany.
Key Information
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Region
West Africa
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Capital
Lomé
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Official Language
French
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Currency
West African Franc (CFA)
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Area
57,000 km²
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Population
~8.8 Million
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Coastline
56 km
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Time Zone
GMT/UTC +0
Maritime Gateway
With its strategic position on the Gulf of Guinea and the Port of Lomé, Togo serves as a crucial maritime hub for West Africa. The nation's commitment to shipping excellence is exemplified through the International Registration Bureau, providing world-class vessel registration and maritime administration services to the global shipping community.