Geography
Togo is in Western Africa, Africa. Its listed coordinates are 8, 1.16666666; it has Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana.
Neighboring countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana
Africa
Togo
Togo is a country in Western Africa. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Lomé
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Western Africa
- Population
- 8.1 million
- Area
- 56,785 km²
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Official language
- French
- Calling code
- +228
- Internet TLD
- .tg
- Time zone
- UTC
Togo map preview: 8.00, 1.17
People and Culture
Togo uses French in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Togo varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Togo is recorded with the official name Togolese Republic. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Lomé
- Western Africa cultural and historic sites
- Africa map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Lomé
- Time zone data: UTC
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Togo is grouped under Africa.
- Togo has a listed area of 56,785 km².
- Togo is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Togo
What is the capital of Togo?
The capital of Togo is Lomé.
What continent is Togo in?
Togo is in Africa.
What currency does Togo use?
Togo uses the West African CFA franc.
What language is spoken in Togo?
French is listed for Togo in this database.