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
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