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Togo, officially the Togolese Republic, is a country in Africa bordering Ghana, Burkina Faso, Benin and the Atlantic Ocean.

Togo is a country that is mostly covered with savannah and rainforests. The country has a small stretch of coastline with sandy beaches in the south. Inland you will find several nature reserves. Animals that live in the country include monkeys, hyenas, lions, panthers, elephants, hippos, buffaloes and antelopes. The country is also known for voodoo and fufu (a local sweet potato dish).

Official name: Republic of Togo
Continent: Africa
Area: 56.785 km²
Capital: Lomé
Country code: TG, TGO
Population: 8.608.444 inhabitants (2020)
Form of government: Republic
Highest point: 986 m (Mont Agou)
Distance (Amsterdam – Lomé): 4.930 km
Flight time: approximately 9 hours

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