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Since then, Togo has been ruled by a dictatorship (there is not a single presidential election that is considered free and fair by independent observers), with [[HereditaryRepublic the dynasty of the Eyadéma]] on the top. General Gnassingbé Eyadéma staged a coup in 1967 and subsequently became president for 37 years. Upon his death in 2005, he was succeeded by his eldest son, Faure, who remains president to this day.
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Since then, Togo has been ruled by a dictatorship (there is not a single presidential election that is considered free and fair by independent observers), with [[HereditaryRepublic the dynasty of the Eyadéma]] on the top.observers). General Gnassingbé Eyadéma staged a coup in 1967 and subsequently became president for 37 years. Upon his death in 2005, he was succeeded by [[HereditaryRepublic his eldest son, Faure, Faure]], who remains president to this day.
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Togo, official name the Togolese Republic ('''French:''' ''République togolaise''), is one of UsefulNotes/{{Africa}}'s smaller countries located in West UsefulNotes/{{Africa}}, just north of the Bight of Benin, and is bordered by UsefulNotes/{{Ghana}}, UsefulNotes/{{Benin}}, and UsefulNotes/BurkinaFaso to the west, east, and north, respectively. Out of all four, Togo is probably the least-known by the general public, though history might beg a slight differ.
During and after their first voyage to Western Africa in the 16th century, the Portuguese built trading posts throughout the coast of the Gulf of Guinea. The region that would become Togo was part of the Slave Coast, i.e. the place where all those black slaves in UsefulNotes/TheAmericas originally came from. UsefulNotes/ImperialGermany took control of the Togoville coastal port town and began their expansion inland, eventually establishing the Togoland colony, which also included the eastern part of present-day Ghana (the so-called "Volta Region"). Being surrounded by rivals at all sides (the British Gold Coast/Ghana to the west and the French Benin and Upper Volta to the east and north, respectively) made Germany conscious enough to vigorously build a deep infrastructure and network in the colony, setting a model for others to follow.
During and after their first voyage to Western Africa in the 16th century, the Portuguese built trading posts throughout the coast of the Gulf of Guinea. The region that would become Togo was part of the Slave Coast, i.e. the place where all those black slaves in UsefulNotes/TheAmericas originally came from. UsefulNotes/ImperialGermany took control of the Togoville coastal port town and began their expansion inland, eventually establishing the Togoland colony, which also included the eastern part of present-day Ghana (the so-called "Volta Region"). Being surrounded by rivals at all sides (the British Gold Coast/Ghana to the west and the French Benin and Upper Volta to the east and north, respectively) made Germany conscious enough to vigorously build a deep infrastructure and network in the colony, setting a model for others to follow.
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Togo, official name the Togolese Republic ('''French:''' ''République togolaise''), is one of UsefulNotes/{{Africa}}'s smaller countries located in West UsefulNotes/{{Africa}}, just north of the Bight of Benin, and is bordered by UsefulNotes/{{Ghana}}, UsefulNotes/{{Benin}}, and UsefulNotes/BurkinaFaso to the west, east, and north, respectively. Out of all four, Togo is probably the least-known by the general public, though history might beg a slight differ.
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During and after their first voyage to Western Africa in the 16th century, the Portuguese built trading posts throughout the coast of the Gulf of Guinea. The region that would become Togo was part of the Slave Coast, i.e. the place where all those black slaves in UsefulNotes/TheAmericas originally came from. UsefulNotes/ImperialGermany took control of the Togovillecoastal port town and began their expansion inland, eventually establishing the Togoland colony, which also included the eastern part of present-day Ghana (the so-called "Volta Region"). Being surrounded by rivals at all sides (the British Gold Coast/Ghana to the west and the French Benin and Upper Volta to the east and north, respectively) made Germany conscious enough to vigorously build a deep infrastructure and network in the colony, setting a model for others to follow.
During and after their first voyage to Western Africa in the 16th century, the Portuguese built trading posts throughout the coast of the Gulf of Guinea. The region that would become Togo was part of the Slave Coast, i.e. the place where all those black slaves in UsefulNotes/TheAmericas originally came from. UsefulNotes/ImperialGermany took control of the Togoville
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Since then, Togo has experienced Africa's depressingly-usual repressive regime/dictatorships/human rights violation-laden leaders/countless coups, beginning with the paranoid first president Sylvanus Olympio, who feared his main opposition Nicolas Grunitzky so much he forced the latter to flee. He was assassinated and Grunitzky came to power in what would be the country's only multi-party election, before being deposed by the general who ordered Olympio's assassination: Gnassingbé Eyadéma. Eyadéma ruled the country with an iron fist, barring opposition from participating and maintaining power for from 1967 to 2005 or ''[[LongRunner 38 years]]'', which is officially the longest reign of any African president/dictator, ''period''.[[note]]Yes, even Mugabe had been controlling UsefulNotes/{{Zimbabwe}} for "only" 29 years by (about a month away from 30) when Mugabe was ousted in a coup...And by the way, [[UsefulNotes/MuammarGaddafi Gaddafi]] doesn't count, since he resigned his position to become an advisor...who controlled UsefulNotes/{{Libya}} in all but name[[/note]]. Between that time, [[KarmaHoudini he amazingly avoided all assassination attempts and plots to overthrow him]] with the West's staunch support since he was able to repel [[DirtyCommies the communist revolution]] as had happened in neighboring Benin.
Indeed, Eyadéma's downfall happened only because nature itself willed him to: he died of a surprising heart attack in Tunisia while on a medical trip to France. Though the constitution provided for the head of the parliament to take over, [[DiabolusExMachina the army blocked said head (who's outside the country in a state visit) and installed Eyadéma's son as his successor]]. The following elections ultimately confirmed said son, Faure Gnassingbé, as president, and thus Eyadéma's legacy continues...
Indeed, Eyadéma's downfall happened only because nature itself willed him to: he died of a surprising heart attack in Tunisia while on a medical trip to France. Though the constitution provided for the head of the parliament to take over, [[DiabolusExMachina the army blocked said head (who's outside the country in a state visit) and installed Eyadéma's son as his successor]]. The following elections ultimately confirmed said son, Faure Gnassingbé, as president, and thus Eyadéma's legacy continues...
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Since then, Togo has experienced Africa's depressingly-usual repressive regime/dictatorships/human rights violation-laden leaders/countless coups, beginning been ruled by a dictatorship (there is not a single presidential election that is considered free and fair by independent observers), with [[HereditaryRepublic the paranoid first president Sylvanus Olympio, who feared his main opposition Nicolas Grunitzky so much he forced dynasty of the latter to flee. He was assassinated and Grunitzky came to power in what would be Eyadéma]] on the country's only multi-party election, before being deposed by the general who ordered Olympio's assassination: top. General Gnassingbé Eyadéma. Eyadéma ruled the country with an iron fist, barring opposition from participating and maintaining power for from staged a coup in 1967 to 2005 or ''[[LongRunner 38 years]]'', which is officially the longest reign of any African president/dictator, ''period''.[[note]]Yes, even Mugabe had been controlling UsefulNotes/{{Zimbabwe}} and subsequently became president for "only" 29 years by (about a month away from 30) when Mugabe was ousted in a coup...And by the way, [[UsefulNotes/MuammarGaddafi Gaddafi]] doesn't count, since he resigned 37 years. Upon his position to become an advisor...who controlled UsefulNotes/{{Libya}} death in all but name[[/note]]. Between that time, [[KarmaHoudini he amazingly avoided all assassination attempts and plots to overthrow him]] with the West's staunch support since 2005, he was able to repel [[DirtyCommies the communist revolution]] as had happened in neighboring Benin.
Indeed, Eyadéma's downfall happened only because nature itself willed him to: he died of a surprising heart attack in Tunisia while on a medical trip to France. Though the constitution provided for the head of the parliament to take over, [[DiabolusExMachina the army blocked said head (who's outside the country in a state visit) and installed Eyadéma's son assucceeded by his successor]]. The following elections ultimately confirmed said eldest son, Faure Gnassingbé, as president, and thus Eyadéma's legacy continues...
Faure, who remains president to this day.
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Ewe people dominate Togo, although many other ethnic groups are well-represented. Also, the country is dominated by animists, which is surprising considering that its neighbors identify themselves with an Abrahamic religion, if only nominally. That's not to say Abrahamic religions don't get any popularity, though; Christians are a minority in the country's south, while Muslims can be found mainly in the north.
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Ewe people dominate Togo, although many other ethnic groups are well-represented. Also, the country is dominated by animists, which is surprising considering that its neighbors identify themselves with an Abrahamic religion, if only nominally. That's not to say Abrahamic religions don't get any popularity, though; That said, Christians are a significant minority in the country's south, while Muslims can be found mainly in the north.
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Togo, official name the Togolese Republic ('''French:''' ''République togolaise''), is one of UsefulNotes/{{Africa}}'s smaller countries located in West Africa, just north of the Bight of Benin, and is bordered by UsefulNotes/{{Ghana}}, UsefulNotes/{{Benin}}, and UsefulNotes/BurkinaFaso to the west, east, and north, respectively. Out of all four, Togo is probably the least-known by the general public, though history might beg a slight differ.
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Togo, official name the Togolese Republic ('''French:''' ''République togolaise''), is one of UsefulNotes/{{Africa}}'s smaller countries located in West Africa, UsefulNotes/{{Africa}}, just north of the Bight of Benin, and is bordered by UsefulNotes/{{Ghana}}, UsefulNotes/{{Benin}}, and UsefulNotes/BurkinaFaso to the west, east, and north, respectively. Out of all four, Togo is probably the least-known by the general public, though history might beg a slight differ.
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Togo, official name the Togolese Republic ('''French:''' ''République togolaise''), is one of Africa's smaller countries located in West Africa, just north of the Bight of Benin, and is bordered by UsefulNotes/{{Ghana}}, UsefulNotes/{{Benin}}, and UsefulNotes/BurkinaFaso to the west, east, and north, respectively. Out of all four, Togo is probably the least-known by the general public, though history might beg a slight differ.
During and after their first voyage to Western Africa in the 16th century, the Portuguese built trading posts throughout the coast of the Gulf of Guinea. The region that would become Togo was part of the Slave Coast, i.e. The Place Where All Those Black Slaves In The Americas And Europe Originally Came From. UsefulNotes/ImperialGermany took control of the Togoville coastal port town and began their expansion inland, eventually establishing the Togoland colony, which also included the eastern part of present-day Ghana (the so-called "Volta Region"). Being surrounded by rivals at all sides (the British Gold Coast/Ghana to the west and the French Benin and Upper Volta to the east and north, respectively) made Germany conscious enough to vigorously build a deep infrastructure and network in the colony, setting a model for others to follow.
Togoland was transferred to the British and French after UsefulNotes/WorldWarI as part of the League of Nations mandate. The two divided it into two, and when independence was due in the 1950s, British Togoland joined the newly-independent Ghana, while French Togoland remained a part of the French Union until it was granted independence in 1960.
During and after their first voyage to Western Africa in the 16th century, the Portuguese built trading posts throughout the coast of the Gulf of Guinea. The region that would become Togo was part of the Slave Coast, i.e. The Place Where All Those Black Slaves In The Americas And Europe Originally Came From. UsefulNotes/ImperialGermany took control of the Togoville coastal port town and began their expansion inland, eventually establishing the Togoland colony, which also included the eastern part of present-day Ghana (the so-called "Volta Region"). Being surrounded by rivals at all sides (the British Gold Coast/Ghana to the west and the French Benin and Upper Volta to the east and north, respectively) made Germany conscious enough to vigorously build a deep infrastructure and network in the colony, setting a model for others to follow.
Togoland was transferred to the British and French after UsefulNotes/WorldWarI as part of the League of Nations mandate. The two divided it into two, and when independence was due in the 1950s, British Togoland joined the newly-independent Ghana, while French Togoland remained a part of the French Union until it was granted independence in 1960.
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Togo, official name the Togolese Republic ('''French:''' ''République togolaise''), is one of Africa's UsefulNotes/{{Africa}}'s smaller countries located in West Africa, just north of the Bight of Benin, and is bordered by UsefulNotes/{{Ghana}}, UsefulNotes/{{Benin}}, and UsefulNotes/BurkinaFaso to the west, east, and north, respectively. Out of all four, Togo is probably the least-known by the general public, though history might beg a slight differ.
During and after their first voyage to Western Africa in the 16th century, the Portuguese built trading posts throughout the coast of the Gulf of Guinea. The region that would become Togo was part of the Slave Coast, i.e.The Place Where All Those Black Slaves In The Americas And Europe Originally Came From.the place where all those black slaves in UsefulNotes/TheAmericas originally came from. UsefulNotes/ImperialGermany took control of the Togoville coastal port town and began their expansion inland, eventually establishing the Togoland colony, which also included the eastern part of present-day Ghana (the so-called "Volta Region"). Being surrounded by rivals at all sides (the British Gold Coast/Ghana to the west and the French Benin and Upper Volta to the east and north, respectively) made Germany conscious enough to vigorously build a deep infrastructure and network in the colony, setting a model for others to follow.
Togoland was transferred to theBritish [[UsefulNotes/TheBritishEmpire British]] and French [[UsefulNotes/TheFrenchColonialEmpire French]] after UsefulNotes/WorldWarI as part of the League of Nations mandate. The two divided it into two, and when independence was due in the 1950s, British Togoland joined the newly-independent Ghana, while French Togoland remained a part of the French Union until it was granted independence in 1960.
During and after their first voyage to Western Africa in the 16th century, the Portuguese built trading posts throughout the coast of the Gulf of Guinea. The region that would become Togo was part of the Slave Coast, i.e.
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Since then, Togo has experienced Africa's depressingly-usual repressive regime/dictatorships/human rights violation-laden leaders/countless coups, beginning with the paranoid first president Sylvanus Olympio, who feared his main opposition Nicolas Grunitzky so much he forced the latter to flee. He was assassinated and Grunitzky came to power in what would be the country's only multi-party election, before being deposed by the general who ordered Olympio's assassination: Gnassingbé Eyadéma. Eyadéma ruled the country with an iron fist, barring opposition from participating and maintaining power for from 1967 to 2005 or ''[[LongRunner 38 years]]'', which is officially the longest reign of any African president/dictator, ''period''.[[note]]Yes, even Mugabe has been controlling UsefulNotes/{{Zimbabwe}} for "only" 29 years as of 2016. Mugabe being already senile as he is, it might not last long...And by the way, [[UsefulNotes/MuammarGaddafi Gaddafi]] doesn't count, since he resigned his position to become an advisor...who controlled UsefulNotes/{{Libya}} in all but name[[/note]]. Between that time, [[KarmaHoudini he amazingly avoided all assassination attempts and plots to overthrow him]] with the West's staunch support since he was able to repel [[DirtyCommies the communist revolution]] as had happened in neighboring Benin.
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Since then, Togo has experienced Africa's depressingly-usual repressive regime/dictatorships/human rights violation-laden leaders/countless coups, beginning with the paranoid first president Sylvanus Olympio, who feared his main opposition Nicolas Grunitzky so much he forced the latter to flee. He was assassinated and Grunitzky came to power in what would be the country's only multi-party election, before being deposed by the general who ordered Olympio's assassination: Gnassingbé Eyadéma. Eyadéma ruled the country with an iron fist, barring opposition from participating and maintaining power for from 1967 to 2005 or ''[[LongRunner 38 years]]'', which is officially the longest reign of any African president/dictator, ''period''.[[note]]Yes, even Mugabe has had been controlling UsefulNotes/{{Zimbabwe}} for "only" 29 years as of 2016. by (about a month away from 30) when Mugabe being already senile as he is, it might not last long...was ousted in a coup...And by the way, [[UsefulNotes/MuammarGaddafi Gaddafi]] doesn't count, since he resigned his position to become an advisor...who controlled UsefulNotes/{{Libya}} in all but name[[/note]]. Between that time, [[KarmaHoudini he amazingly avoided all assassination attempts and plots to overthrow him]] with the West's staunch support since he was able to repel [[DirtyCommies the communist revolution]] as had happened in neighboring Benin.
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* '''ISO-3166-1 Code:''' TG
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* '''ISO-3166-1 Code:''' TGTG
* '''Country calling code:''' 228
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* '''Highest point:''' Mont Agou (986 m/3,235 ft) (175th)
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[[AC:The Togolese national anthem]]
->Salut à toi pays de nos aïeux,
->Toi qui les rendait forts,
->Paisibles et joyeux,
->Cultivant vertu, vaillance,
->Pour la prospérité
->Que viennent les tyrans,
->Ton cœur soupire vers la liberté,
->Togo debout, luttons sans défaillance,
->Vainquons ou mourons, mais dans la dignité,
->Grand Dieu, toi seul nous a exaltés,
->Du Togo pour la prospérité,
->Togolais viens, bâtissons la cité.
->Dans l’unité nous voulons te servir,
->C’est bien là de nos cœurs,le plus ardent désir,
->Clamons fort notre devise,
->Que rien ne peut ternir.
->Seul artisan de ton bonheur, ainsi que de ton avenir,
->Brisons partout les chaînes de la traîtrise,
->Et nous te jurons toujours fidélité,
->Et aimer servir, se dépasser,
->Faire encore de toi sans nous lasser,
->Togo chéri, l’or de l’humanité.
->Salut, salut à l'Univers entier
->Unissons nos efforts sur l'immense chantier
->D'où naîtra toute nouvelle
->La Grande Humanité
->Partout au lieu de la misère, apportons la félicité.
->Chassons du monde la haine rebelle
->Finis l'esclavage et la Captivité
->A l'étoile de la liberté,
->Renouons la solidarité
->Des Nations dans la fraternité.
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->Hail to thee, land of our forefathers'
->Thou who made them strong,
->Peaceful and happy,
->Cultivating virtue and bravery
->For prosperity.
->Even if tyrants shall come,
->Thy heart yearns towards freedom.
->Togo arise! Let us fight without faltering.
->Victory or death, but in dignity.
->God almighty, Thou alone,
->Hast made Togo prosper.
->People of Togo arise! Let us build the nation.
->To serve thee in unity
->Is the most burning desire of our hearts.
->Let us shout aloud our motto
->That nothing can tarnish.
->We the only builders of thy happiness and of thy future,
->Everywhere let us break chains and treachery,
->And we swear to thee for ever faith,
->Love, service, untiring zeal,
->To make thee yet, beloved Togo,
->A golden example for humanity.
->Hail, hail to the entire Universe
->Let us unite our efforts on this immense building site
->Whence will be reborn anew
->Great Humanity.
->Everywhere, instead of misery, let us bring happiness.
->Let us chase from the world unruly hatred.
->It's over with slavery and captivity.
->At the star of liberty,
->Let us renew the solidarity
->Of the Nations in fraternity.
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* Unitary dominant-party presidential republic
** President: Faure Gnassingbé
** Prime Minister: Victoire Tomegah Dogbé
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->Salut à toi pays de nos aïeux,
->Toi qui les rendait forts,
->Paisibles et joyeux,
->Cultivant vertu, vaillance,
->Pour la prospérité
->Que viennent les tyrans,
->Ton cœur soupire vers la liberté,
->Togo debout, luttons sans défaillance,
->Vainquons ou mourons, mais dans la dignité,
->Grand Dieu, toi seul nous a exaltés,
->Du Togo pour la prospérité,
->Togolais viens, bâtissons la cité.
->Dans l’unité nous voulons te servir,
->C’est bien là de nos cœurs,le plus ardent désir,
->Clamons fort notre devise,
->Que rien ne peut ternir.
->Seul artisan de ton bonheur, ainsi que de ton avenir,
->Brisons partout les chaînes de la traîtrise,
->Et nous te jurons toujours fidélité,
->Et aimer servir, se dépasser,
->Faire encore de toi sans nous lasser,
->Togo chéri, l’or de l’humanité.
->Salut, salut à l'Univers entier
->Unissons nos efforts sur l'immense chantier
->D'où naîtra toute nouvelle
->La Grande Humanité
->Partout au lieu de la misère, apportons la félicité.
->Chassons du monde la haine rebelle
->Finis l'esclavage et la Captivité
->A l'étoile de la liberté,
->Renouons la solidarité
->Des Nations dans la fraternité.
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->Hail to thee, land of our forefathers'
->Thou who made them strong,
->Peaceful and happy,
->Cultivating virtue and bravery
->For prosperity.
->Even if tyrants shall come,
->Thy heart yearns towards freedom.
->Togo arise! Let us fight without faltering.
->Victory or death, but in dignity.
->God almighty, Thou alone,
->Hast made Togo prosper.
->People of Togo arise! Let us build the nation.
->To serve thee in unity
->Is the most burning desire of our hearts.
->Let us shout aloud our motto
->That nothing can tarnish.
->We the only builders of thy happiness and of thy future,
->Everywhere let us break chains and treachery,
->And we swear to thee for ever faith,
->Love, service, untiring zeal,
->To make thee yet, beloved Togo,
->A golden example for humanity.
->Hail, hail to the entire Universe
->Let us unite our efforts on this immense building site
->Whence will be reborn anew
->Great Humanity.
->Everywhere, instead of misery, let us bring happiness.
->Let us chase from the world unruly hatred.
->It's over with slavery and captivity.
->At the star of liberty,
->Let us renew the solidarity
->Of the Nations in fraternity.
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[[AC:Government]]
* Unitary dominant-party presidential republic
** President: Faure Gnassingbé
** Prime Minister: Victoire Tomegah Dogbé
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Togo, official name the Togolese Republic ('''French:''' ''République togolaise'') togolaise''), is one of Africa's smaller countries located in West Africa, just north of the Bight of Benin, and is bordered by UsefulNotes/{{Ghana}}, UsefulNotes/{{Benin}}, and UsefulNotes/BurkinaFaso to the west, east, and north, respectively. Out of all four, Togo is probably the least-known by the general public, though history might beg a slight differ.
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* '''Capital and largest city:''' Lomé
* '''Population:''' 8,608,444
* '''Area:''' 56,785 km² (21,925 sq mi) (123rd)
* '''Currency:''' West African CFA franc (CFA) (XOF)
* '''ISO-3166-1 Code:''' TG
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!! Works of Togo include:
* Myth/GbeMythology
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Since then, Togo has experienced Africa's depressingly-usual repressive regime/dictatorships/human rights violation-laden leaders/countless coups, beginning with the paranoid first president Sylvanus Olympio, who feared his main opposition Nicolas Grunitzky so much he forced the latter to flee. He was assassinated and Grunitzky came to power in what would be the country's only multi-party election, before being deposed by the general who ordered Olympio's assassination: Gnassingbé Eyadéma. Eyadéma ruled the country with an iron fist, barring opposition from participating and maintaining power for from 1967 to 2005 or ''[[LongRunner 38 years]]'', which is officially the longest reign of any African president/dictator, ''period''.[[note]]Yes, even Mugabe has been controlling UsefulNotes/{{Zimbabwe}} for "only" 29 years as of 2016. Mugabe being already senile as he is, it might not last long...And by the way, [[UsefulNotes/MuammarGaddafi Gaddafi]] doesn't count, since he resigned his position to become an advisor...who controlled UsefulNotes/{{Libya}} in all but name[[/note]]. Between that time, [[KarmaHoudini he amazingly avoided all assassination attempts and plots to overthrow him]] with [[WhatTheHellHero the West's staunch support]] since he was able to repel [[DirtyCommies the communist revolution]] as had happened in neighboring Benin.
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Since then, Togo has experienced Africa's depressingly-usual repressive regime/dictatorships/human rights violation-laden leaders/countless coups, beginning with the paranoid first president Sylvanus Olympio, who feared his main opposition Nicolas Grunitzky so much he forced the latter to flee. He was assassinated and Grunitzky came to power in what would be the country's only multi-party election, before being deposed by the general who ordered Olympio's assassination: Gnassingbé Eyadéma. Eyadéma ruled the country with an iron fist, barring opposition from participating and maintaining power for from 1967 to 2005 or ''[[LongRunner 38 years]]'', which is officially the longest reign of any African president/dictator, ''period''.[[note]]Yes, even Mugabe has been controlling UsefulNotes/{{Zimbabwe}} for "only" 29 years as of 2016. Mugabe being already senile as he is, it might not last long...And by the way, [[UsefulNotes/MuammarGaddafi Gaddafi]] doesn't count, since he resigned his position to become an advisor...who controlled UsefulNotes/{{Libya}} in all but name[[/note]]. Between that time, [[KarmaHoudini he amazingly avoided all assassination attempts and plots to overthrow him]] with [[WhatTheHellHero the West's staunch support]] support since he was able to repel [[DirtyCommies the communist revolution]] as had happened in neighboring Benin.
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During and after their first voyage to Western Africa in the 16th century, the Portuguese built trading posts throughout the coast of Gulf of Guinea. The region that would become Togo was part of the Slave Coast, i.e. The Place Where All Those Black Slaves In The Americas And Europe Originally Came From. UsefulNotes/ImperialGermany took control of the Togoville coastal port town and began their expansion inland, eventually establishing the Togoland colony, which also included the eastern part of present-day Ghana (the so-called "Volta Region"). Being surrounded by rivals at all sides (the British Gold Coast/Ghana to the west and the French Benin and Upper Volta to the east and north, respectively) made Germany conscious enough to vigorously build a deep infrastructure and network in the colony, setting a model for others to follow.
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During and after their first voyage to Western Africa in the 16th century, the Portuguese built trading posts throughout the coast of the Gulf of Guinea. The region that would become Togo was part of the Slave Coast, i.e. The Place Where All Those Black Slaves In The Americas And Europe Originally Came From. UsefulNotes/ImperialGermany took control of the Togoville coastal port town and began their expansion inland, eventually establishing the Togoland colony, which also included the eastern part of present-day Ghana (the so-called "Volta Region"). Being surrounded by rivals at all sides (the British Gold Coast/Ghana to the west and the French Benin and Upper Volta to the east and north, respectively) made Germany conscious enough to vigorously build a deep infrastructure and network in the colony, setting a model for others to follow.
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Since then, Togo has experienced Africa's depressingly-usual repressive regime/dictatorships/human rights violation-laden leaders/countless coups, beginning with the paranoid first president Sylvanus Olympio, who feared his main opposition Nicolas Grunitzky so much he forced the latter to flee. He was assassinated and Grunitzky came to power in what would be the country's only multi-party election, before being deposed by the general who ordered Olympio's assassination: Gnassingbé Eyadéma. Eyadéma ruled the country with an iron fist, barring opposition from participating and maintaining power for from 1967 to 2005 or ''[[LongRunner 38 years]]'', which is officially the longest reign of any African president/dictator, ''period''.[[note]]Yes, even Mugabe has been controlling UsefulNotes/{{Zimbabwe}} for "only" 29 years as of 2016. Mugabe being already senile as he is, it might not last long...And by the way, [[UsefulNotes/MuammarGaddafi Gaddafi]] doesn't count, since he resigned his position to become an advisor...who controlled UsefulNotes/{{Libya}} [[NoExceptYes in all but name, though]][[/note]]. Between that time, [[KarmaHoudini he amazingly avoided all assassination attempts and plots to overthrow him]] with [[WhatTheHellHero the West's staunch support]] since he was able to repel [[DirtyCommies the communist revolution]] as had happened in neighboring Benin.
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Since then, Togo has experienced Africa's depressingly-usual repressive regime/dictatorships/human rights violation-laden leaders/countless coups, beginning with the paranoid first president Sylvanus Olympio, who feared his main opposition Nicolas Grunitzky so much he forced the latter to flee. He was assassinated and Grunitzky came to power in what would be the country's only multi-party election, before being deposed by the general who ordered Olympio's assassination: Gnassingbé Eyadéma. Eyadéma ruled the country with an iron fist, barring opposition from participating and maintaining power for from 1967 to 2005 or ''[[LongRunner 38 years]]'', which is officially the longest reign of any African president/dictator, ''period''.[[note]]Yes, even Mugabe has been controlling UsefulNotes/{{Zimbabwe}} for "only" 29 years as of 2016. Mugabe being already senile as he is, it might not last long...And by the way, [[UsefulNotes/MuammarGaddafi Gaddafi]] doesn't count, since he resigned his position to become an advisor...who controlled UsefulNotes/{{Libya}} [[NoExceptYes in all but name, though]][[/note]].name[[/note]]. Between that time, [[KarmaHoudini he amazingly avoided all assassination attempts and plots to overthrow him]] with [[WhatTheHellHero the West's staunch support]] since he was able to repel [[DirtyCommies the communist revolution]] as had happened in neighboring Benin.
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Togo, official name the Togolese Republic ('''French:''' ''République togolaise'') is a one of Africa's smaller countries located in West Africa, just north of the Gulf of Guinea, and is bordered by UsefulNotes/{{Ghana}}, UsefulNotes/{{Benin}}, and UsefulNotes/BurkinaFaso to the west, east, and north, respectively. Out of all four, Togo is probably the least-known by the general public, though history might beg a slight differ.
During and after their first voyage to Western Africa in the 16th century, the UsefulNotes/{{Portugal}} Portuguese built trading posts throughout the coast of Gulf of Guinea, and Togo was no exception, being part of the Slave Coast, i.e. The Place Where All Those Black Slaves In The Americas And Europe Originally Came From. UsefulNotes/ImperialGermany took control of the Togoville coastal port town and began their expansion inland, eventually establishing the Togoland colony, which also included the eastern part of present-day Ghana (the so-called "Volta Region"). Being surrounded by rivals at all sides (the British Gold Coast/Ghana to the west and the French Benin and Upper Volta to the east and north, respectively) made Germany conscious enough to vigorously build a deep infrastructure and network in the colony, setting a model for others to follow.
During and after their first voyage to Western Africa in the 16th century, the UsefulNotes/{{Portugal}} Portuguese built trading posts throughout the coast of Gulf of Guinea, and Togo was no exception, being part of the Slave Coast, i.e. The Place Where All Those Black Slaves In The Americas And Europe Originally Came From. UsefulNotes/ImperialGermany took control of the Togoville coastal port town and began their expansion inland, eventually establishing the Togoland colony, which also included the eastern part of present-day Ghana (the so-called "Volta Region"). Being surrounded by rivals at all sides (the British Gold Coast/Ghana to the west and the French Benin and Upper Volta to the east and north, respectively) made Germany conscious enough to vigorously build a deep infrastructure and network in the colony, setting a model for others to follow.
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Togo, official name the Togolese Republic ('''French:''' ''République togolaise'') is a one of Africa's smaller countries located in West Africa, just north of the Gulf Bight of Guinea, Benin, and is bordered by UsefulNotes/{{Ghana}}, UsefulNotes/{{Benin}}, and UsefulNotes/BurkinaFaso to the west, east, and north, respectively. Out of all four, Togo is probably the least-known by the general public, though history might beg a slight differ.
During and after their first voyage to Western Africa in the 16th century, theUsefulNotes/{{Portugal}} Portuguese built trading posts throughout the coast of Gulf of Guinea, and Guinea. The region that would become Togo was no exception, being part of the Slave Coast, i.e. The Place Where All Those Black Slaves In The Americas And Europe Originally Came From. UsefulNotes/ImperialGermany took control of the Togoville coastal port town and began their expansion inland, eventually establishing the Togoland colony, which also included the eastern part of present-day Ghana (the so-called "Volta Region"). Being surrounded by rivals at all sides (the British Gold Coast/Ghana to the west and the French Benin and Upper Volta to the east and north, respectively) made Germany conscious enough to vigorously build a deep infrastructure and network in the colony, setting a model for others to follow.
During and after their first voyage to Western Africa in the 16th century, the
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Togo, official name the Togolese Republic ('''French:''' ''République togolaise'') is a one of Africa's smaller countries located in West Africa, just north of the Gulf of Guinea, and is bordered by UsefulNotes/{{Ghana}}, UsefulNotes/{{Benin}}, and UsefulNotes/BurkinaFaso to the west, east, and north, respectively. Out of all four, Togo is probably the least-known by the general public, though history might beg a slight differ.
During and after their first voyage to Western Africa in the 16th century, the UsefulNotes/{{Portugal}} Portuguese built trading posts throughout the coast of Gulf of Guinea, and Togo was no exception, being part of the Slave Coast, i.e. The Place Where All Those Black Slaves In The Americas And Europe Originally Came From. UsefulNotes/ImperialGermany took control of the Togoville coastal port town and began their expansion inland, eventually establishing the Togoland colony, which also included the eastern part of present-day Ghana (the so-called "Volta Region"). Being surrounded by rivals at all sides (the British Gold Coast/Ghana to the west and the French Benin and Upper Volta to the east and north, respectively) made Germany conscious enough to vigorously build a deep infrastructure and network in the colony, setting a model for others to follow.
Togoland was transferred to the British and French after UsefulNotes/WorldWarI as part of the League of Nations mandate. The two divided it into two, and when independence was due in the 1950s, British Togoland joined the newly-independent Ghana, while French Togoland remained a part of the French Union until it was granted independence in 1960.
Since then, Togo has experienced Africa's depressingly-usual repressive regime/dictatorships/human rights violation-laden leaders/countless coups, beginning with the paranoid first president Sylvanus Olympio, who feared his main opposition Nicolas Grunitzky so much he forced the latter to flee. He was assassinated and Grunitzky came to power in what would be the country's only multi-party election, before being deposed by the general who ordered Olympio's assassination: Gnassingbé Eyadéma. Eyadéma ruled the country with an iron fist, barring opposition from participating and maintaining power for from 1967 to 2005 or ''[[LongRunner 38 years]]'', which is officially the longest reign of any African president/dictator, ''period''.[[note]]Yes, even Mugabe has been controlling UsefulNotes/{{Zimbabwe}} for "only" 29 years as of 2016. Mugabe being already senile as he is, it might not last long...And by the way, [[UsefulNotes/MuammarGaddafi Gaddafi]] doesn't count, since he resigned his position to become an advisor...who controlled UsefulNotes/{{Libya}} [[NoExceptYes in all but name, though]][[/note]]. Between that time, [[KarmaHoudini he amazingly avoided all assassination attempts and plots to overthrow him]] with [[WhatTheHellHero the West's staunch support]] since he was able to repel [[DirtyCommies the communist revolution]] as had happened in neighboring Benin.
Indeed, Eyadéma's downfall happened only because nature itself willed him to: he died of a surprising heart attack in Tunisia while on a medical trip to France. Though the constitution provided for the head of the parliament to take over, [[DiabolusExMachina the army blocked said head (who's outside the country in a state visit) and installed Eyadéma's son as his successor]]. The following elections ultimately confirmed said son, Faure Gnassingbé, as president, and thus Eyadéma's legacy continues...
In spite of the political problems, Togo is still quite the regional center for commerce, no small thanks to the high start in the infrastructure department brought over from the colonial period. It, however, still struggles from poverty and the fall of cocoa prices (which are the country's main export) in 1998.
Ewe people dominate Togo, although many other ethnic groups are well-represented. Also, the country is dominated by animists, which is surprising considering that its neighbors identify themselves with an Abrahamic religion, if only nominally. That's not to say Abrahamic religions don't get any popularity, though; Christians are a minority in the country's south, while Muslims can be found mainly in the north.
Football is the country's main sport. One player from the country, Emmanuel Adebayor, has received international attention and praise over the years as Togo's top goalscorer, as well as being a part of England's Crystal Palace.
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[[AC: The Togolese flag]]
http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/320px_flag_of_togosvg.png
-> The flag uses the pan-African colors as used by Ethiopia (i.e. green, yellow, and red), but models itself after the flag of Liberia with its alternating stripes and a rectangle at its canton, which is itself modeled after the flag of the United States. The green represents the forests and agriculture, the yellow represents the soil, and the red represents the blood spilled by those who struggled for the country's independence. The white star, again an allusion to Liberia's flag, represents light and intelligence. The flag was designed by Paul Ahyi, a celebrated artist of Togolese origin who studied in France before designing the flag.
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Togo, official name the Togolese Republic ('''French:''' ''République togolaise'') is a one of Africa's smaller countries located in West Africa, just north of the Gulf of Guinea, and is bordered by UsefulNotes/{{Ghana}}, UsefulNotes/{{Benin}}, and UsefulNotes/BurkinaFaso to the west, east, and north, respectively. Out of all four, Togo is probably the least-known by the general public, though history might beg a slight differ.
During and after their first voyage to Western Africa in the 16th century, the UsefulNotes/{{Portugal}} Portuguese built trading posts throughout the coast of Gulf of Guinea, and Togo was no exception, being part of the Slave Coast, i.e. The Place Where All Those Black Slaves In The Americas And Europe Originally Came From. UsefulNotes/ImperialGermany took control of the Togoville coastal port town and began their expansion inland, eventually establishing the Togoland colony, which also included the eastern part of present-day Ghana (the so-called "Volta Region"). Being surrounded by rivals at all sides (the British Gold Coast/Ghana to the west and the French Benin and Upper Volta to the east and north, respectively) made Germany conscious enough to vigorously build a deep infrastructure and network in the colony, setting a model for others to follow.
Togoland was transferred to the British and French after UsefulNotes/WorldWarI as part of the League of Nations mandate. The two divided it into two, and when independence was due in the 1950s, British Togoland joined the newly-independent Ghana, while French Togoland remained a part of the French Union until it was granted independence in 1960.
Since then, Togo has experienced Africa's depressingly-usual repressive regime/dictatorships/human rights violation-laden leaders/countless coups, beginning with the paranoid first president Sylvanus Olympio, who feared his main opposition Nicolas Grunitzky so much he forced the latter to flee. He was assassinated and Grunitzky came to power in what would be the country's only multi-party election, before being deposed by the general who ordered Olympio's assassination: Gnassingbé Eyadéma. Eyadéma ruled the country with an iron fist, barring opposition from participating and maintaining power for from 1967 to 2005 or ''[[LongRunner 38 years]]'', which is officially the longest reign of any African president/dictator, ''period''.[[note]]Yes, even Mugabe has been controlling UsefulNotes/{{Zimbabwe}} for "only" 29 years as of 2016. Mugabe being already senile as he is, it might not last long...And by the way, [[UsefulNotes/MuammarGaddafi Gaddafi]] doesn't count, since he resigned his position to become an advisor...who controlled UsefulNotes/{{Libya}} [[NoExceptYes in all but name, though]][[/note]]. Between that time, [[KarmaHoudini he amazingly avoided all assassination attempts and plots to overthrow him]] with [[WhatTheHellHero the West's staunch support]] since he was able to repel [[DirtyCommies the communist revolution]] as had happened in neighboring Benin.
Indeed, Eyadéma's downfall happened only because nature itself willed him to: he died of a surprising heart attack in Tunisia while on a medical trip to France. Though the constitution provided for the head of the parliament to take over, [[DiabolusExMachina the army blocked said head (who's outside the country in a state visit) and installed Eyadéma's son as his successor]]. The following elections ultimately confirmed said son, Faure Gnassingbé, as president, and thus Eyadéma's legacy continues...
In spite of the political problems, Togo is still quite the regional center for commerce, no small thanks to the high start in the infrastructure department brought over from the colonial period. It, however, still struggles from poverty and the fall of cocoa prices (which are the country's main export) in 1998.
Ewe people dominate Togo, although many other ethnic groups are well-represented. Also, the country is dominated by animists, which is surprising considering that its neighbors identify themselves with an Abrahamic religion, if only nominally. That's not to say Abrahamic religions don't get any popularity, though; Christians are a minority in the country's south, while Muslims can be found mainly in the north.
Football is the country's main sport. One player from the country, Emmanuel Adebayor, has received international attention and praise over the years as Togo's top goalscorer, as well as being a part of England's Crystal Palace.
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[[AC: The Togolese flag]]
http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/320px_flag_of_togosvg.png
-> The flag uses the pan-African colors as used by Ethiopia (i.e. green, yellow, and red), but models itself after the flag of Liberia with its alternating stripes and a rectangle at its canton, which is itself modeled after the flag of the United States. The green represents the forests and agriculture, the yellow represents the soil, and the red represents the blood spilled by those who struggled for the country's independence. The white star, again an allusion to Liberia's flag, represents light and intelligence. The flag was designed by Paul Ahyi, a celebrated artist of Togolese origin who studied in France before designing the flag.
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