Want to learn about Togo? Here are the flag, the capital city, the animals, the food, and some amazing facts — all explained in a fun way for kids.
Quick facts about Togo
| Capital | Lomé |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 8,600,000 |
| Languages | French |
| Currency | West African CFA franc |
| National symbol | Lion |
| Famous food | Fufu |
In Togo, people often speak French. A friendly way to say hello is "Bonjour". 👋
Fun facts about Togo for kids
- Togo is one of the narrowest countries in the world, being only about 70 miles wide at the coast!
- It has a huge, highly respected traditional healer market in the capital, called the Akodessewa Fetish Market!
- The country is uniquely divided into five regions moving from the beach to savannas to deep forests!
- The Batammariba people build incredible two-story mud-tower houses called 'Takienta' that look like small castles.
- Traditional drumming and dancing are highly acrobatic and energetic.
Famous places in Togo
- Koutammakou
- Togo Mountains
- Lake Togo
Nature and symbols of Togo
- Lion
- National sport: Football
Going to Togo with kids?
A few small things to do together before you go turn the trip into an adventure your child already understands:
- Practise saying hello the local way: "Bonjour".
- Find Lomé, the capital, on a map or globe together.
- Learn to spot the flag 🇹🇬 so your child can find it when you land.
- Try a taste of Fufu at home, then compare it on the trip.
- Pick one famous place to look out for, like Koutammakou.
Print a passport stamp
Print this page, cut out the stamp and stick it in a notebook passport. Great for a trip, a school project, or a country-of-the-week at home or in class. Teaching a whole class? Use the free classroom passport.
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