Welcome to Togo 🇹🇬 — a remarkable destination in Western Africa. Its official name is Togolese Republic, and today around 9.5 million people call this Africa nation home, spread across roughly 56,785 km² of territory.
Below is your complete country profile for Togo: key statistics, an introduction to Lomé, an interactive map, cultural notes and answers to the questions people most often ask about this corner of Africa.
Geography of Togo
Geographically, Togo belongs to Western Africa within Africa. Its territory spans approximately 56,785 km², which makes it the 127th largest country or territory on Earth.
Togo has a coastline as well as land borders with Benin, Burkina Faso and Ghana — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Lomé, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how togolese life really works.
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People, language and culture
Around 9.5 million people live in Togo, making it the 98th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Togo is called a Togolese.
The main language spoken here is French. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Togo — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Currency, travel and practical facts
The official currency is the West African CFA franc (XOF, symbol Fr). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Togo is +228. Websites from the country typically use the .tg internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Togo are its flag, its capital Lomé, and its approximate population of 9.5 million.
Neighbouring countries
Togo shares borders with 3 countries:
Fun facts about Togo
- Togo's flag emoji is 🇹🇬 — its two-letter country code is TG and its three-letter code is TGO.
- Togo covers 56,785 km², ranking 127th in the world by area.
- With about 9.5 million people, Togo holds the 98th spot in the world population ranking.
- Togo is a member state of the United Nations.
- Togo shares borders with 3 countries.
Togo — 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 approximately 9,515,236 people, ranking 98th in the world.
- Where is Togo located?
- Togo is located in Western Africa, part of the Africa region.
- What language is spoken in Togo?
- The main language spoken in Togo is French.
- What currency is used in Togo?
- Togo uses the West African CFA franc (XOF).
