Togo
8 00 N, 1 10 E
lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m
highest point: Mont Agou 986 m
total: 1,647 km
border countries: Benin 644 km, Burkina Faso 126 km, Ghana 877 km
hot, dry harmattan wind can reduce visibility in north during winter; periodic droughts
phosphates, limestone, marble, arable land
arable land: 44.2%
permanent crops: 2.11%
other: 53.69% (2005)
deforestation attributable to slash-and-burn agriculture and the use of wood for fuel; water pollution presents health hazards and hinders the fishing industry; air pollution increasing in urban areas
From December to January, the Harmattan wind blows from the north. The rainy season lasts from April to July. Short rains occur from October to November. The driest and hottest months are February and March.
Required clothing
Tropical lightweights. Rainwear for the rainy season.
time difference: UTC 0
