Fun Facts About Togo - From History to Sports!

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FIFA World Cup
Did you know that? Despite its difficult history, the country sports system is one of the worst on the planet-Togo became one of the 32 teams ahead of Norway in the 2006 FIFA World Cup under the direction of Otto Pfister, Peru , China and other 120 countries and dependent countries. In the German global tournament, Togo was one of the 13 best teams in the world's developing countries among the poorest countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Since the second half of the 20th century, soccer has been a national sport in Africa. Behind football, athletics and boxing are the most popular sports.

Geography
do you know? Geographically, the modern Republic of Togo is one of the smallest countries on the planet. Covers approximately 21,900 square miles [56,785 square kilometers]. Togo is a country located on the coast of the Gulf of Guinea [southwest of West Africa], surrounded by Burkina Faso [formerly called Upper Volta] in the north and Benin [former Dahomy] and Ghana [formerly Gold Coast] in the east ] To the west. In addition, to the south is the Atlantic Ocean, where there are many lagoons and tropical beaches. Most of the country is covered with hills, mountains and thick forests. On the other hand, there are at least four rivers. These are the Haho River, Mono [navigable / largest river in Japan], Kala River and Oti River. Like its neighbors, it has a tropical climate. Mount Ago [3,940 ft / 1,200 m] is the highest point in the country. This French-speaking republic has more than 7,500 kilometers of modern highways. Finally, most of the population is concentrated on the coast.

Lome
do you know? Lome, the modern capital of Africa, is on the Togo coast. In addition to the capital, other important cities are Sokode, Kpalimé, Atakpame, and Bassari.

Local idol
do you know? Benjamink Zhou Thomas Bupetti, who holds a dual citizenship of Togo and France, is considered the best athlete in the country. why? He became a national symbol when he won a bronze medal at the k-1 slalom kayak event at the XXIX Olympiad tournament in the People's Republic of China. Togo's athlete Bupetti returned home with the hero's welcome. Bupetti was born on 4 August 1981 in Ranie surmam, France.

Ecotourism
Did you know-17 percent of Togo has lush forests? For this reason, this small country is an ecotourism paradise in West Africa. Prominent wildlife reserves in Togo include Kelan National Park and the Fazao and Marcasa Nature Reserve, home to much of the country's rich biodiversity. Without a doubt, the national game sanctuary and national park are unique. The park is ideal for crocodiles, monkeys, lions, hyenas and other wildlife and seabirds. Exotic birds living in this country include sparrows, dragonflies and grebe. Meanwhile, Akroa Falls is considered one of the country's wonders.

Diplomatic relations
do you know? Togo has maintained a good relationship with Paris for over 40 years and shares many collaborative programs. On the other hand, almost all African countries have diplomatic relations with Togo.

Anti apartheid leader
do you know? During the Cold War, the Black Republic strongly opposed South African apartheid. For this reason, the 1976 Montreal Olympics were boycotted by Togo, along with several black rulers such as Zaire [now the Democratic Republic of the Congo] and Upper Volta [now Burkina Faso].

United Nations
do you know? During independence in the early 1960s, Togo became a member of the United Nations.

Economy
Did you know-Cotton is the main export. Other important exports are coffee and phosphate.

Group
do you know? This French-speaking country is a multi-ethnic society with more than 30 ethnic groups, all unified with red, green and yellow national flags. Since 1960, this country has been free from tribal competition.

Modern history
do you know? From the second half of the 20th century, Togo's small country is the sixth black governing republic in the world, following Haiti [1804], Liberia [1847], Ethiopia [1896] and Sudan [1956]. Guinea [1958].