7 Facts about Togo

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In this brief video you can find seven little known facts about Togo.

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1. Fazao Malfakassa National Park is the largest National Park in Togo. It is situated between the Kara Region and Centrale Region in semi-mountainous wetland. The park has dramatic scenery with rocky hills and beautiful waterfalls.

2. Togo is translated from Ewe language language as "land where lagoons lie". Lake Togo is the largest part of a lagoon in Togo, separated from the head by a narrow coastal strip. It is shallow and a popular location for water sports.

3. Togo’s coastal area was a part of the Western African “Slave Coast” that was governed by the Germans. The British, Danes, and French followed in ruling Togo at different eras. In 1960, The Togolese Republic attained independence from the French rule.

4. According to the CIA Factbook, approximately 29% of the population is Christian, 20% are Muslim, and 51% hold indigenous beliefs. About 50% of the population adheres to Traditional African beliefs including animalism, fetishism (especially common), the cult of ancestors, the forces of nature, etc.

5. The capital of Togo is Lomé.

6. Traditional Togolese houses are beautifully constructed by hand from mud, with thatched roofs. They come in all shapes and sizes and can look like miniature castles!

7. Togo culture is highlighted by its prominent festivals, out of which Evala is the traditional fighting festival that last for 10 days at a stretch. The very ablest of sportsmen enter the arena to engage in a battle of the best. Such is its importance that even the President of Togo watches its proceedings. This festival is celebrated with a lot of pomp and joy by the native people and it showcases the ancestry of Togo culture.

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