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People and Society of Togo

Demographics, health, education, religion, and languages of Togo.

Demographic Profile

Ethnic composition, age structure, and growth.

Nationality
Togolese (singular and plural)
Ethnic Groups
native African (37 tribes; largest and most important are Ewe, Mina, and Kabre) 99%, European and Syrian-Lebanese less than 1%
Population
8,986,000
Population in Major Urban Areas
LOME (capital) 1.524 million

In-Depth People and Society Profile

Health, education, religion, languages, notable people, and society — available to members.

Medical facilities in Togo are limited and of very poor quality; emergency medical care is inadequate. Availability of medications through local pharmacies is unreliable, and travelers should carry all necessary medications, properly labeled, with them. Malaria, a serious and sometimes fatal disease, is prevalent in Togo.

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