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Bookmark or Share- Togo country profile - BBC NewsTogo, a narrow strip of land on Africa's west coast, has for years been the target of criticism over its human rights record and political governance. Gaining independence from France in 1960,...
- Togo Maps & Facts - World AtlasWhere is Togo? Togo is a small West African country. It is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth. It is bordered by three African nations; Burkina Faso to the north, Ghana to the west, and Benin to the east. The Bight of Benin of the Gulf of Guinea borders Togo to the south.
- History of Togo - WikipediaThe history of Togo can be traced to archaeological finds which indicate that ancient local tribes were able to produce pottery and process tin. During the period from the 11th century to the 16th century, the Ewé , the Mina , the Gun , and various other tribes entered the region.
- Togo - The World FactbookAfter World War I, rule over Togo was transferred to France. French Togoland became Togo upon independence in 1960. Gen. Gnassingbe EYADEMA, installed as military ruler in 1967, ruled Togo with a heavy hand for almost four decades. Despite the facade of multi-party elections instituted in the early 1990s, the government was largely dominated by ...
- Togo - The World FactbookFrom the 11th to the 16th centuries, various ethnic groups settled the Togo region. After World War I, colonial rule over Togo was transferred from Germany to France. French Togoland became Togo upon independence in 1960. Geography. Area. total: 56,785 sq km land: 54,385 sq km water: 2,400 sq km.
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