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News •

Adebayor rejects Togo call-up to focus on Palace • Feb. 18, 2025, 10:38 AM ET (Reuters)
Togo to Elect Lawmakers for Newly Created Upper Chamber • Feb. 15, 2025, 1:33 AM ET (Bloomberg)
Davis Cup: India capitalise on ‘healthy, drama-free environment’ to assert superiority over Togo, lead tie 2-0 • Feb. 2, 2025, 8:01 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Mukund hopes to find redemption, India a spot in World Group 1 as it meets Togo • Jan. 31, 2025, 4:57 PM ET (The Hindu)

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Also Known As Togolese Republic • République Togolaise
Head Of State And Government President: Faure Gnassingbé, assisted by Prime Minister: Victoire Tomégah-Dogbé
Capital Lomé
Population (2025 est.) 8,588,000
Form Of Government multiparty republic with one legislative house (National Assembly [91])
Official Language French
Official Religion none
Official Name République Togolaise (Togolese Republic)
Total Area (Sq Km) 56,600
Total Area (Sq Mi) 21,853
Monetary Unit CFA franc (CFAF)
Population Rank (2023) 101
Population Projection 2030 9,860,000
Density: Persons Per Sq Mi (2025) 393
Density: Persons Per Sq Km (2025) 151.7
Urban-Rural Population Urban: (2022) 42.9% • Rural: (2022) 57.1%
Life Expectancy At Birth Male: (2022) 68.8 years • Female: (2022) 74 years
Literacy: Percentage Of Population Age 15 And Over Literate Male: (2019) 80% • Female: (2019) 55%
Gni (U.S.$ ’000,000) (2023) 9,323
Gni Per Capita (U.S.$) (2023) 1,030

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