Republic of Togo - a country in West Africa, which has common borders with countries such as Benin, Ghana and Burkina Faso.Southern coast of the Gulf of Guinea.The capital of the state is the city of Lome.
Historical information
The antiquity of Togo today known only minor facts based on archaeological finds.Artifacts show the high development of the local ancient tribes that were able to process iron and sculpt pottery.
In the 15th century the territory of the Ewe people of Portuguese colonialists arrived a new batch of slaves.After three centuries on the site of the main European settlement was founded a little Lome.It is worth noting that Togo - a country which has long been the capital did not change either its name or geographic location.On the African continent it is very rare.In the mid-1880s under the agreement of France, Britain and the States of the local leaders it became part of the German Empire as a colony.Over the next 60 years of the war torn African country and looting the European invaders.Almost every year the state passed into the hands of the British, the French, then back to Germany.And only at the end of 1945, the state took custody of the United Nations.
In April 1960, Togo received the coveted status as an independent republic.While the country was ruled by Silvanus Olympio, who collected the elections 99% of votes.The new president lifted the economy and the state's authority to unprecedented heights.However, for a long time to stay in power, he was not fated.In 1963, he was killed by the opposition, forcibly seized power.For several years, the republic was torn by civil wars.The situation changed with the arrival of the famous dictator Eyadema Gnassingbe.
Today, Togo - a country with its own culture, traditions, economy and political system.Since 1993 actively cooperates with the European Union and the United Nations.
population
first thing worth noting the religious order of the Republic.Togo - a country in which religion are permitted.Most of the residents are adherents of the worship of ancient deities.Also, the country has a lot of Catholics, Muslims, Pentecostals, Methodists, Adventists and Presbyterians.The population varies between 6.2 million people, although every year, this figure steadily declining.All because of - the average life expectancy.Her figure, even for African countries considered to be relatively low.Men on average live to 58 years, women - 62 years.Another cause of population decline is the high percentage of HIV-positive - more than 3.5%.
The country still has about fifty tribes with ancient traditions.
State system
African country of Togo is a presidential republic.Head of State - Gnassingbe Essozimna.ISO-code of the Republic - TG.Phone code Togo - * 228.
Constitution was signed on the basis of a referendum in 1992.The head of state is elected for 5 years.The President has the right to collect and dissolve the National Assembly (parliament), which is the main legislative body of Togo.The composition of the National Assembly includes 81 deputies.Each of them is also elected for 5 years.
Army forces in Togo given special attention.Despite the scarcity of military ranks (about 9000 soldiers), the Armed Forces of the country are well equipped and organized.No wonder the Togolese army is considered one of the best in the whole of Africa.In the military field the country is actively helping Frantsiya.Gosudarstvo Togo is divided into five administrative regions: Kara, Lome, Atakpame, Sokode and Dapaon.
economic situation
Nowadays Togo - a country based on re-export and agriculture.Commerce is at the highest level.The main exports are cocoa, coffee, cotton and phosphates.From domestic agricultural sectors is worth noting the cultivation of corn, rice, beans, tapioca.In the villages, the locals are bred cattle, engaged in fishing.
annual GDP per person is about $ 900.This figure is achieved through developed industrial phosphate mining and textiles.In recent years, the unemployment rate has increased, so many Togolese have to travel abroad.
for export annually replenish the state treasury an average of $ 750 million.Most of the production is sold in Asia and Europe.
Geographic features
occupy a large part of the plains.In the central plateau region located impressive size, the average height of which varies from 200 to 400 meters.South of the country is represented by coastal plains and lagoons.The highest point of the republic is considered the peak of Mount Agu - 987 m., Through the leak a few large rivers.The longest of them is Mono - 467 km.At its mouth forms the border with the state of Benin.It is noteworthy that the largest lake in the country is also called Togo.Its area is 50 square meters.km.
climate is hot, equatorial, semi-dry.Average temperature readings varies 25 degrees.Flora is represented by the endless savannas.In the country produces a lot of minerals: bauxite, gold, aluminum, graphite, iron, marble, uranium, kaolin, chrome and others.
