Togo
🇹🇬 Western Africa · Togolese Republic
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About Togo
Togo (officially Togolese Republic) is a country in Western Africa, with Lomé as its capital. It is home to roughly 8.59 million people, giving a population density of about 151 people per square kilometre. The country covers 56,785 km² of land and shares land borders with 3 neighbouring countries. Its economy is valued at approximately $11.89B in nominal GDP (2025), and it records a Human Development Index of 0.571. The official currency is the West African CFA franc (XOF), and the main language is French.
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How Togo measures up
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Togo is the 101st most populous country in the world, with about 8.59 million people.
By land area it is the 123rd-largest country in the world, covering 56,785 km².
It has the world's 149th-largest economy by nominal GDP ($11.89B).
Togo shares land borders with 3 countries.
It is classed by the UN as a country of medium human development, with an HDI of 0.571.
Togo has a population density of about 151 people per square kilometre.
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