Togo

Africa
Western Africa, bordering the Bight of Benin, between Benin and Ghana.

"Travail, Liberté, Patrie" (French) "Work, Liberty, Homela		8.7656529N 0.9777832E
President Faure Gnassingbé	Prime Minister Gilbert Houngbo

Capital
Lomé

Government
Republic

Religion
Christian 29%, Muslim 20%, indigenous beliefs 51%.
Population
6,587,239

Ethnic group
African (37 tribes,largest are Ewe, Mina, and Kabre) 99%, European and Syrian-Lebanese less than 1%.

National Language                   
Ewe
          
National Day
27 April 1960 (from French)

Anthem
Salut à toi, pays de nos aïeux  (French) "Hail to thee, land of our forefathers"

Currency
CFA franc (XOF)

Attractions
Asigame,  Bafilo,  Grand Marche,  Klouto,  La plage de Lomé, Mt Agou,  Tamberma
 
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Art & Cultural

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Traditional Taberma Houses     Koutammouko, the Land of the Batammariba is a cultural landscape designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northern Togo. The area features traditional mud tower-houses which remain the preferred style of living.