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Togo

Togo is a small country in West Africa bordered by Ghana to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Benin to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea to the south. It covers about 57,000 square kilometers and has a population of around 8 million people. Togo’s capital is Lomé. The country features diverse landscapes, including beaches, savannahs, and forests. Its economy relies on agriculture, including cocoa and coffee exports, and it has a growing trade sector. Togo has a rich cultural heritage with prominent music and dance traditions, and it has experienced political changes toward democracy in recent years.