• Children pose amid the rust, in countryside near Tohoun

    Children pose amid the rust, in countryside near Tohoun

  • Statuettes in fetish section of Vogan Market

    Statuettes in fetish section of Vogan Market

  • Quiet bit of beach, just outside Lomé

    Quiet bit of beach, just outside Lomé

Togo: Overview

It's only a pencil-thin strip of land, but Togo receives rave reviews from travellers. While Lomé and the beaches that surround it are the big draws for most vacationers, those who push on will be wowed by its unique village cultures and the vivacity of their markets and festivals.

FAST FACTS

Full name

Togolese Republic

Currency

CFA Franc BCEAO, XOF (CFA)

Population

5400000

Languages

  • Kabyle (other)
  • Ewe (other)
  • French (official)

Time zone(s)

  • GMT/UTC: +0

Voltage

220V

Hertz

50Hz

Plugs

  • European plug with two circular metal pins

    European plug with two circular metal pins

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