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About Togo

Togo, officially known as the Togolese Republic is a country in West Africa and a former French colony. The country has a good tropical climate and rich forestry.

The economy of Togo is driven by Agriculture and Mining. Petroleum forms a secondary economy of the country.

Country Facts

 

Basic Details
RegionWest Africa
Capital CityLomé
Government TypePresidential Republic
Official LanguagesFrench
CurrencyWest African CFA franc, XOF
Phone Code +228
Important CitiesSokodé, Kara, Kpalimé, Atakpamé, Bassar, Tsévié, Aného, Mango, Dapaong, Tchamba, Niamtougou
National DayIndependence Day (Apr-27)
Economy
GDP (nominal)USD 9.111 Billion
Ease of Doing Business Ranking97
Primary IndustriesAgriculture,Mining.
Foreign Relations
Bordering NationsGhana, Benin, Burkina Faso
Member of(African Union), ( Organisation internationale de la Francophonie), ( Organisation of Islamic Cooperation), ( United Nations)
Major ExportsMining, Metals & Minerals, Plastics and Products, Edible Oils & Seeds, Cosmetics and Accessories, Silk & Textiles, Automobiles, Vehicles & Components, Food & Beverages, Spirits & Vinegar, Dairy, Eggs, Honey, & Edible Products, Wood and Pulp, Machinery & Appliances, Cereals & Pulses, Electrical Products, Agriculture & Farming Products and Solutions
Major ImportsMining, Metals & Minerals, Automobiles, Vehicles & Components, Plastics and Products, Machinery & Appliances, Electrical Products, Pharmaceutical Products, Agriculture & Farming Products and Solutions, Cereals & Pulses, Edible Oils & Seeds, Food & Beverages, Spirits & Vinegar, Silk & Textiles, Chemical Products, Books and Papers, Household Items & Products, Fisheries, Sea Food & Crustaceans
Total Exports ValueUSD 1.351 Billion
Total Imports ValueUSD 2.798 Billion
Foreign Trade BalanceUSD 1.447 Billion (Deficit)
Foreign Relations with India
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Trade Agreements with IndiaTotal bilateral trade between the two countries stood at US$ 501.75 million in 2011-12. During the year 2012-13, bilateral trade registered US$ 480.30 million with export from India at US$ 299.88 million and import from Togo at US$ 180.42 million.
Major Exports to IndiaMining, Metals & Minerals, Silk & Textiles, Edible Oils & Seeds, Wood and Pulp, Fruits and Nuts, Food & Beverages, Spirits & Vinegar, Electrical Products, Plastics and Products, Cereals & Pulses, Hides, Leather & Tannery, Automobiles, Vehicles & Components, Aviation Vehicles
Major Imports from IndiaCereals & Pulses, Machinery & Appliances, Pharmaceutical Products, Mining, Metals & Minerals, Plastics and Products, Automobiles, Vehicles & Components, Electrical Products, Chemical Products, Ceramic Products, Silk & Textiles, Books and Papers, Food & Beverages, Spirits & Vinegar, Instruments & Optical Solutions, Hides, Leather & Tannery, Rubber and Products
India's Imports ValueUSD 540.81 Million
India's Exports ValueUSD 6,048.07 Million
Trade Balance with IndiaUSD 534.81 Million (Excess)
Indian Embassy Details for TogoHonorary Consulate General of India (Under High Commission of India in Ghana)
H.E. Mr. Radhakishin Lalwani
Honorary Consul General
Imm. Mereda 18 Rue De Commerce C/o Hotel Krimas, GPO Box-1003 Lome (Togo)
lalwanirp@hotmail.com
00-228-22223004 / 22223005/ 22212432


High Commission of India
H.E. Mr.Manish Gupta
Honourable High Commissioner
No. 9, Ridge Road, Roman Ridge, PO Box CT-5708, Cantonments, Accra, GHANA
hc.accra@mea.gov.in
233-307020903, 307020904
https://www.hciaccra.gov.in/


Embassy of India
H.E. Mr. Sanjiv Tandon
Honourable Ambassador
House No. 92, Rue de la Primature, Cité OUA Lomé, Togo
amb.lome@mea.gov.in
228 22 26 26 27
https://www.embassyofindialome.gov.in/


Embassy Details of Togo in IndiaTogo
High Commission of the Republic of Togo
H.E. Mr. Yawo Edem Akpemado
Charge d Affaires
D-4/6, Ground Floor,Vasant Vihar, New Delhi
ambatogonewdelhi@gmail.com
+91-11-41037036 (O)