Togo explained to kids

Togo is a country located in West Africa. bordered by Ghana to the west, Benin to the east and Burkina Faso to the north. The country has a population of about 8 million people. The capital and largest city is Lome. The official language of Togo is French. The country is home to many different ethnic groups, including the Ewe, Kabiye, Mina, and Yoruba. Togo covers an area of 21,925 square kilometers (8,448 square miles). The terrain is mostly flat with some hills in the north. The climate is tropical with average temperatures ranging from 25 to 32 degrees Celsius (77 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit). Togo is a republic with a presidential system of government. The president is the head of state and the prime minister is the head of government. The unicameral legislature, the National Assembly, has 91 members elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms. The economy of Togo is primarily based on agriculture, with cocoa, coffee, and cotton being the main exports. Other industries include phosphate mining, construction, and tourism. Togo is a member of the United Nations, the African Union, and the Economic Community of West African States.