Togolese Symbols

Togo's Information

Land Area	54,385 km²
Water Area	2,400 km²
Total Area	56,785km² (#123)
Population	7,756,937 (#99)
Population Density	142.63/km²
Government Type	Presidential Republic
GDP (PPP)	$11.61 Billion
GDP Per Capita	$1,500
Currency	Franc (XOF)
Largest Cities	Lome (749,700) Sokode (117,811) Kara (104,207) Atakpame (80,683) Kpalime (75,084) Bassar (61,845) Tsevie (55,775) View all cities in Togo

Animal: Hippopotamus
Coat of Arms:
Coat of Arms: The emblem of Togo, adopted March 14, 1962, is composed of two red lions (a symbol of bravery) each holding onto a bow and arrow that represents the call for citizens to be active in defense of freedom.

A golden shield bearing the letters RT (République Togolaise) rests between the lions, and the national motto is displayed on a ribbon above.
Flag of Togo
Motto: "Travail, Liberté, Patrie" ("Work, Liberty, Homeland")

This page was last updated on April 7, 2017.