There are prosperous countries in the world, there are not so good ones. And there are those who do not fit at all into the concept of a «poor state», because they are in extreme poverty, and the population is teetering on the brink of survival. In Togo, unfortunately, such a picture is observed.
Facts about the country of Togo
- Three or four centuries ago, it was from the Togolese coast that colonial slave traders took slaves to the New World.
- At different times, the territory of modern Togo was controlled by Portugal, Germany, Great Britain and France.
- The population of Togo is three times smaller than the population of the Chinese capital (facts about Beijing).
- There are two universities in the country. Both are located in the Togolese capital city of Lomé.
- Forests cover only about 10% of the territory of this country.
- Cattle breeding in Togo is poorly developed, because there is a tse-tse fly, which represents there is a huge danger for animals.
- The local army is considered the most combat-ready of all states located in the African tropics. This is largely the merit of France, which provides Togo with support in this matter.
- Representatives of about 45 nationalities live in the modest territory of Togo.
- Christians are also found here, and Muslims, but still about half of the population adheres to traditional beliefs.
- More than a third of all Togolese are illiterate.
- The business here is mostly women, while men are mostly employed.
- The most popular alcoholic drink here, due to its cheapness and availability, is a local variety of moonshine, which is made from bananas.
- In Lome, the capital, there is the world’s largest traditional market. You can buy almost anything there.
- The first movies were made in Togo in the 1970s.