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Description

French Togoland became Togo in 1960. Gen. Gnassingbe EYADEMA, installed as military ruler in 1967, continued to rule well into the 21st century. Despite the facade of multiparty elections instituted in the early 1990s, the government continued to be dominated by President EYADEMA, whose Rally of the Togolese People (RPT) party has maintained power almost continually since 1967.

Togo has come under fire from international organizations for human rights abuses and is plagued by political unrest. While most bilateral and multilateral aid to Togo remains frozen, the EU initiated a partial resumption of cooperation and development aid to Togo in late 2004 based upon commitments by Togo to expand opportunities for political opposition and liberalize portions of the economy.

Upon his death in February 2005, President EYADEMA was succeeded by his son Faure GNASSINGBE. The succession, supported by the military and in contravention of the nation's constitution, was challenged by popular protest and a threat of sanctions from regional leaders. GNASSINGBE succumbed to pressure and in April 2005 held elections that legitimized his succession. Legislative elections are scheduled for June 2007.

Facts and Figures

Official Name Togolese Republic

Population 5,548,702

Capital City Lomé (750,000)

Currency CFA Franc

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Languages French (official), local dialects

National Day 27 April; Independence Day

Religions Muslim, Christian, locals beliefs

Latitude/Longitude 6° 17'N, 1° 35'E

Highest Point Pic Baumann (3,235 ft.) (986 m)

Land Area 54,390 sq km (21,000 sq miles)

Land Divisions 5 regions ; including De La Kara, Des Plateaux, Des Savanes, Centrale and Maritime

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Maps

LARGE (color) map here

Togo Outline Map here

Togo Map CIA version here

Togo Maps at UT here

African Continent (printable) here

African Continent here

African Outline Map here

Suggested Links

Togo (Complete) information on the (GDP) overall economy, imports and exports, resources, government, population, military, transportation and more here

Togo Photos here