Togo is a small West African country on the Gulf of Guinea. Once part of several indigenous kingdoms, it became a German colony in the late 19th century (and was known as known as Togoland), later transitioning to French control after World War I. It gained independence in 1960. The capital of Togo is Lomé. Togo is one of Africa’s narrowest countries, only 50 km wide in places. Fun fact: Voodoo is an officially recognized religion!
