The flag of Togo is composed of five equal horizontal bands of green alternating with yellow. A red square bearing a five-pointed white star is superimposed in the canton.

Togo

Togolese Republic

AfricaWestern AfricaIndependentUN Member

Togo (officially Togolese Republic) is an independent country located in Western Africa, Africa. With a population of 8,095,498 people, it ranks #102 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 56,785 km² (#128 globally), with a population density of 143 people per km². The capital city is Lomé. The official language is French.

Key Facts

Population

8,095,498

#102 world ranking

Area

56,785 km²

#128 world ranking

Population Density

143/km²

Capital

Lomé

Driving Side

Right

Timezones

1

UTC

Continent

Africa

Bordering Countries

3

neighboring countries

Calling Code

+228

Languages

Currency

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Togo?
The capital of Togo is Lomé.
What is the population of Togo?
Togo has a population of 8,095,498 people, ranking #102 in the world by population.
How big is Togo?
Togo covers an area of 56,785 km², ranking #128 in the world by area. The population density is 143 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Togo?
The official languages of Togo are: French.
What is the currency of Togo?
The currency of Togo is West African CFA franc (Fr).
What countries border Togo?
Togo shares borders with 3 countries: Ghana, Burkina Faso, Benin.

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