Togo is a Country in the MoriAtlas geographic dataset. It is used as a structured place record for organizing nearby regions, countries, and protected-area discovery, and where relevant it can also act as part of the broader geographic area of Africa.

How large and how populated is Togo?

Togo covers approximately 56,785 square kilometers and has an available population figure of 9,583,381, recorded for 2,024. Taken together, these numbers give a much better sense of the location’s real scale than either figure would on its own.

Which countries or regions are associated with Togo?

Togo is associated with the following country or countries: Togo. Where more detailed internal geography is available, it is also associated with the following region or regions: Kara Region. This helps show whether the location is narrowly bounded or connected to a wider network of places.

What are the official and native names of Togo?

The official name of Togo is Togolese Republic, and its native name is République togolaise. These naming forms add useful legal, linguistic, and local context beyond the shorter common name used in English interfaces.

What language and time zone information is associated with Togo?

Togo is associated with the following language codes: fr, and with the time zone Africa/Abidjan. These are practical metadata points that help the place profile work better across localization, search, and international geographic browsing.

What geographic character defines Togo?

Togo is classified in the dataset as a coastal location. Coastal geography often shapes climate patterns, settlement history, access routes, and the broader natural identity of a place.

What are the main country facts for Togo?

For Togo, the capital is Lomé, the largest city is Lomé, and the associated currency code is XOF. Together, these facts provide a quick practical snapshot of the country beyond its place on the map.

What codes identify Togo in geographic datasets?

Togo is identified by the ISO code TG and the country code TG. These standard identifiers are especially useful when connecting MoriAtlas place records to other structured geographic or statistical systems.

Which regions are associated with Togo?

Togo is associated with the following region or regions: Kara Region. This is useful for moving from a country-level overview into more detailed regional park discovery.

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Togo National Parks and Protected Areas: An Atlas of Mapped Landscapes

Explore Togo as a primary atlas entry point to its national parks and protected natural areas. This geographic resource provides a structured view of Togo's conservation landscapes, enabling users to understand the distribution of protected areas and their regional context across West Africa. Navigate mapped park boundaries and discover the natural terrain within Togo's designated conservation zones.

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Explore National Parks and Protected Areas in Togo, West Africa: A Geographic Atlas

Explore national parks and protected areas throughout Togo, mapping its conservation landscapes from the Gulf of Guinea coastline northward into West Africa. Understand the geographic distribution of Togo's park system, compare regional conservation efforts, and locate distinct protected ecosystems across the country.

Togo, officially the Togolese Republic, is a narrow West African nation stretching from the Gulf of Guinea to Burkina Faso. It was colonized by Germany in 1884, transferred to France after World War I, and gained independence in 1960. The country has a population of approximately 9.6 million people across an area of about 56,785 km².

Togo is a small, tropical West African country with a narrow east-west footprint of less than 115 km. Originally inhabited by various peoples between the 11th-16th centuries, the coastal region became a European slave trading outpost known as the Slave Coast. After German colonization in 1884 and French administration following World War I, Togo achieved independence in 1960. The country operates as a unitary parliamentary republic with French as its official language. It is one of the world's least developed countries, with a predominantly Christian, Muslim, and traditional religious population.

Largest city:Lomé

Currency code:XOF

ISO code:TG

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Capital

Lomé

Area

56,785 km²

Population

9,583,381 (2,024)

Coastal

Island

Mountainous

Landlocked

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Discover National Parks in Togo, West Africa: A Comprehensive Atlas of Protected Areas

Explore national parks and key protected areas across Togo, including significant savanna ecosystems and vital wildlife corridors like Oti-Kéran and Fazao-Malfakassa National Parks. This detailed country view allows you to trace the distribution of Togo's conservation landscapes, understand their regional context, and navigate deeper into individual park facts and mapped geography.

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Fazao-Malfakassa National Park: Togo's Expansive Protected Mountainous Terrain and Forest Refuge

Explore a unique West African national park with diverse ecosystems and vital conservation importance.

Fazao-Malfakassa National Park stands as Togo's largest national park, a protected expanse of mountainous terrain in the eastern highlands crucial for regional conservation. This wilderness area shelters significant forest ecosystems and serves as a vital watershed, contributing to the ecological integrity of West Africa. Its diverse landscape, characterized by rugged ridges and valleys, offers a unique insight into Togo's protected natural heritage and its role as a biodiversity corridor.

IUCN: II
Scope: Terrestrial

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Oti-Kéran National Park: Togo's Vast Protected Savanna Ecosystem and Regional Geography

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Delve into the geography of Oti-Kéran National Park, Togo's largest national park situated in the Kara Region. This protected savanna landscape, recognized as a Ramsar site, offers insights into its unique sudanian zone terrain, important bird habitats, and its function as a wildlife migration corridor. Understanding its mapped boundaries and ecological significance provides a core piece of the West African protected areas atlas.

Area: 690 km²
Established: 1950
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

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Togo geography and landscape

Togo is located in West Africa, extending north from the Gulf of Guinea along a narrow coastal strip. It is bordered by Ghana to the west, Benin to the east, and Burkina Faso to the north. The country has a width of less than 115 km between Ghana and Benin. The terrain rises from a coastal plain to an interior plateau.

Togo nature and environment

Togo has a tropical climate with savanna in the north and forest in the south. The coastal region along the Gulf of Guinea features beaches and lagoons. The interior includes hills and plateaus, with the Mandara Mountains in the north. The Mono River flows through the country.

Togo climate and seasonal conditions

Togo has a tropical climate with wet and dry seasons. The southern coastal region receives more rainfall than the northern savanna areas. Temperatures are warm year-round, typically ranging from 24°C to 32°C.

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What geographic character defines Togo?

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