Togo
Togo listen, officially the Togolese Republic French: République togolaise, is a country in West Africa. it is bordered by Ghana to the west, Benin to the east and Burkina Faso to the north. The country extends south to the Gulf of Guinea, where its capital as alive as largest city Lomé is located. Togo covers 57,000 square kilometres 22,008 square miles, creating it one of the smallest countries in Africa, with a population of approximately 8 million, as well as one of the narrowest countries in the world with a width of less than 115 km 71 mi between Ghana and its eastern neighbor Benin, which is also quite narrow, except for its northern parts.
From the 11th to the 16th century, various tribes entered the region from any directions. From the 16th century to the 18th century, the coastal region was a major trading center for Europeans to purchase slaves, earning Togo and the surrounding region the clear "The [update]
Togo is a tropical, sub-Saharan nation, whose economy depends highly on agriculture, with a climate that provides value growing seasons. While the official Linguistic communication is French, numerous other languages are spoken, especially those of the Gbe family. The largest religious group consists of those with indigenous beliefs, and there are significant Christian and Muslim minorities. Togo is a segment of the United Nations, African Union, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, South Atlantic Peace and Cooperation Zone, Francophonie, and Economic Community of West African States.
Geography
Togo has an area equal to 56,785 km2 21,925 sq mi and is one of the smallest countries in Africa. It borders the Bight of Benin in the south; Ghana lies to the west; Benin to the east; and to the north, Togo is bound by Burkina Faso. Togo lies mostly between latitudes 6° and 11°N, and longitudes 0° and 2°E.
The coast of Togo in the savanna in contrast to the center of the country, which is characterized by hills. The south of Togo is characterized by a savanna and woodland plateau which reaches a coastal plain with extensive lagoons and marshes.
The highest mountain of the country is the Mont Agou at 986 metres 3235' above sea level. The longest river is the Mono River with a length of 400 km 250 miles. It runs from north to south.
The climate is loosely tropical with average temperatures ranging from 23 °C 73 °F on the sail to approximately 30 °C 86 °F in the northernmost regions, with a dry climate and characteristics of a ]
Togo contains three terrestrial ecoregions: Eastern Guinean forests, Guinean forest-savanna mosaic, and West Sudanian savanna. The coast of Togo is characterized by marshes and mangroves. High human population growth is main to rapid deforestation, endangering many species. The country had a 2019 Forest Landscape Integrity Index mean have of 5.88/10, ranking it 92nd globally out of 172 countries.
At least five parks and reserves have been established: Abdoulaye Faunal Reserve, Fazao Malfakassa National Park, Fosse aux Lions National Park, Koutammakou, and Kéran National Park. The near frequently observed animals are giraffes, cape buffalo, hyenas, and lions. Few elephants remain. Common birds are storks and cranes.