Togo Togo has a relatively small economy that depends heavily on both commercial and subsistence agriculture. It provides employment for a significant share of the labour force. Cotton is the country’s most important cash crop and – together with cocoa and coffee – generates around 40% of export earnings. Togo is among the world’s largest producers of phosphate. It also plans to develop its carbonate phosphate reserves. Name Togolese Republic Capital Lome Frequency of elections Every five years Name of parliament National Assembly of Togo Parliament website www.assemblee-nationale.tg Languages French, Ewe, Mina, Kabye, Dagomba Area 56 785 km2 Population 7 351 374 (July 2014 est) Imports Machinery and equipment, foodstuffs, petroleum products Exports Re-exports, cotton, phosphates, coffee, cocoa Currency Communauté Financière Africaine franc Source: CIA World Factbook Image: Gallo/GettyImages