Key facts
Togo is a country located in Western Africa. There are 3 countries (Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana) that Togo shares its borders with. The official language of Togo is French.
The national currency in Togo is West African CFA franc (XOF). The franc is subdivided into 100 centime.
Togolese
Banknotes
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Togolese
Coins
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Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest No data available.
ATM Density It may be difficult to locate an ATM in Togo.6.94 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration In order to purchase a SIM card in Togo, a passport or ID is required as identification.
Socket types
There is one common socket type used in Togo. Type C is a popular socket type throughout Europe (except the United Kingdom), Russia, and certain Asian countries.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Togo?
There are no Mariott hotels in Togo.
There are no Hilton hotels in Togo.
There are no IHG hotels in Togo.
There are no Best Western hotels in Togo.
There are no Radisson hotels in Togo.
There are no Accor hotels in Togo.
What fast food chains are present in Togo?
The McDonald’s chain does not operate in Togo.
The KFC chain does not operate in Togo.
The Burger King chain does not operate in Togo.
The Subway chain does not operate in Togo.
The Domino’s Pizza chain does not operate in Togo.
The Starbucks chain does not operate in Togo.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Lomé?
Weather data for Lomé (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are no passenger trains available.
Subway Systems There is no subway system in any city.
Taxi Apps Unfortunately neither Uber nor Bolt are available in Togo.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Togo
Sources
- Togo Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Togo (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban Smoking is prohibited in all public areas excluding entertainment and restaurants.
Cananbis legality Both recreational and medicinal use of cannabis is prohibited.
Sources
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)