Interesting facts about Togo Is a great opportunity to learn more about West African countries. Togo is a presidential republic with a unicameral National Assembly. An equatorial hot climate prevails here, with an average annual temperature of + 24-27 ⁰С.
So, here are the most interesting facts about the Togolese Republic.
- The African country of Togo gained independence from France in 1960.
- Togo's troops are considered the most organized and equipped in tropical Africa.
- Togo has well developed fishing and agricultural activities. It is worth noting that almost no one is engaged in breeding domestic animals here, since the country is home to many tsetse flies, which are deadly to livestock.
- About 70% of all energy in the country comes from charcoal (see interesting facts about coal).
- The main attraction of the state is the palace of the ruler Mlapa 3, built on the shores of Lake Togo.
- The official language of Togo is French.
- The republic's motto is "Labor, Freedom, Fatherland."
- An interesting fact is that the average Togolese gives birth to 5 children.
- The highest point of the country is Mount Agu - 987 m.
- Most of Togo's territory is covered with shrouds, while forests here occupy no more than 10% of the total area.
- Half of Togo's residents practice various aboriginal cults, in particular the voodoo cult. Nevertheless, many Christians (29%) and Muslims (20%) live here.
- Did you know that Togo is in the TOP 5 countries in the world for the export of phosphates?
- Many Togolese make banana-based moonshine (see interesting facts about bananas).
- Lome, the capital of Togo, is home to the world's largest traditional market. Virtually everything from a toothbrush to dried crocodile heads is sold here.
- About one in 30 Togo is infected with the immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
