Lomé is the capital and largest city of Togo, in West Africa. It has an urban population of 837,437while there were 1,477,660 permanent residents in its metropolitan area as of the 2010 census. Located on the Gulf of Guinea at the southwest corner of the country, with its entire western border along the easternmost point of Ghana‘s Volta Region, Lomé is the country’s administrative and industrial center, which includes an oil refinery. It is also the country’s chief port, from where it exports coffee, cocoa, copra and oil palm kernels.
Currency:
1 USD = 600.50 West African CFA Franc.
5 $ = 3,002.50 CFA
10 $ = 6,005.00 CFA
100 $ = 60,050.00 CFA
Language: Togo is a multilingual country, which according to one count has 44 languages spoken. The official language is French. English spoken only at tourist sights.
Taxi – a real taxi can be found only near the port and in Lome at hotels and tourist sights. Check with drivers if they accept USD or EUR before commiting to a journey.
The Sacred Heart Cathedral it is the mother of the Archdiocese of Lome, one of the seven Catholic church districts of the African Republic of Togo. Built in just over a year by the German colonial authorities, then it became one of the iconic buildings of the new capital of Togo.
The Monument de l´independence was built as a tribute to Togo´s independence from France on April 27, 1960. The structure is composed of a human silhouette carved within it and surrounded by promenades, palm trees, manicured lawns, fountains and a black gold iron fence.
As with most capitals on the West African coast, Lomé enjoys a sandy beach lined with coconut palms.
Temperature +33, the body requires refreshing drinks.. 🥵
Lomé has excellent local beer, to wich this statue is dedicated. We also confirm.. 🍺😋👍🏼
To get on a good road and more prestigious areas, you need to pay an antrance fee.
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Visited May 9, 2023 🌍