Togo is a narrow West African country, stretching roughly 600 kilometers north to south but only about 50 kilometers wide at its narrowest point. The country has a population of approximately 8 million people, French is the official language, reflecting Togo’s colonial history under French rule until independence in 1960.
Togo’s economy relies heavily on agriculture, with cotton, coffee, and cocoa as major export crops. The country also has significant phosphate deposits, making it one of the world’s largest phosphate producers. However, despite these natural resources, Togo remains one of the world’s least developed countries, with many citizens living in poverty…