Togo is a country in West Africa on the coast. Its bordered by Ghana, Burkina Faso, and Benin. The official name is Togolese Republic or République togolaise. Although the official language is French the Togolese speak several Gbe languages such as Ewe, Mina, Aja, and Kabiye. The Capital is Lomé nad sits on the coast. Togo is a tropical, sub-Saharan, dependent on argiculture. Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé has been the President of Togo since May 4, 2005. The currency is the West African CFA franc. In the north the land is characterized by a gently rolling savanna in contrast to the center of the country, which is characterized by hills. The south of Togo is characterized by a savanna and woodland plateau which reaches to a coastal plain with extensive lagoons and marshes. The climate is generally tropical with average temperatures ranging from 27.5 °C (81.5 °F) on the coast to about 30 °C (86 °F) in the northernmost regions, with a dry climate and characteristics of a tropical savanna. To the south there are two seasons of rain (the first between April and July and the second between (September and November), even though the average rainfall is not very high. Approximately 51% of the population has indigenous beliefs (Animalism), 29% is Christian, and 20% Muslim.
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