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is a tropical, sub-Saharan nation.
It is highly dependent on agriculture, with a climate
that provides good growing seasons.
Togo is one of the smallest countries in all of Africa.
The official language is French, with many other languages
spoken in Togo, particularly those of the Gbe family.
The capital city of Togo is Lome.
Togo's culture reflects the influences of its many ethnic
groups, the largest and most influential of which are
the Ewe, Mina, Tem, Tchamba and Kabre.
Football is the most popular sport.
Cocoa, coffee, cotton, tapioca, rice, millet, beans and
corn are the main crops.
Limestone, marble and phosphates form constitute the mineral
resources of Togo
Despite the influences of Christianity and Islam, over
half of the people of Togo follow native animistic practices
and beliefs.
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