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13 Sep 2024
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Togo
Togo
6:20:47 AM
21 Nov 2024
Local facts
Togo operates on UTC+0 year-round.
No, it does not observe DST, so the time remains consistent at UTC+0 throughout the year.
The country shares UTC+0 with several West African countries, including Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire.
It is generally 4 to 5 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time in the United States, depending on whether DST is observed in the U.S.
Key industries include:
Agriculture: A cornerstone of the economy, with crops like cotton, coffee, and cocoa produced primarily for export. Maize, cassava, and yam are staple foods.
Mining: Phosphate mining is a significant sector, as it holds one of the largest phosphate deposits in the world.
Trade and Logistics: The port in Lomé is a regional hub, facilitating trade and shipping for neighboring landlocked countries.
Textiles and Handicrafts: Traditional textiles, basket weaving, and pottery are important for local trade and tourism.
Agriculture: A cornerstone of the economy, with crops like cotton, coffee, and cocoa produced primarily for export. Maize, cassava, and yam are staple foods.
Mining: Phosphate mining is a significant sector, as it holds one of the largest phosphate deposits in the world.
Trade and Logistics: The port in Lomé is a regional hub, facilitating trade and shipping for neighboring landlocked countries.
Textiles and Handicrafts: Traditional textiles, basket weaving, and pottery are important for local trade and tourism.
Local trivia and geography include:
Geography: The country is a narrow, elongated country stretching from the Gulf of Guinea in the south to Burkina Faso in the north. The southern coast is tropical, while the north is more arid.
Trivia: Known for its vibrant voodoo culture, it is home to the Akodessewa Fetish Market in Lomé, one of the largest voodoo markets in West Africa.
Geography: The country is a narrow, elongated country stretching from the Gulf of Guinea in the south to Burkina Faso in the north. The southern coast is tropical, while the north is more arid.
Trivia: Known for its vibrant voodoo culture, it is home to the Akodessewa Fetish Market in Lomé, one of the largest voodoo markets in West Africa.
Cultural highlights include:
Festivals: Festivals like Evala Wrestling in the Kabyé region showcase local strength and endurance, while traditional dances, music, and rituals are integral to the cultural identity.
Music and Dance: Traditional music incorporates drums, kora, and balafon instruments, with ceremonial dances performed at significant cultural events.
Handicrafts: Traditional arts, such as pottery, weaving, and wood carvings, are widely practiced and often reflect local beliefs and customs.
Festivals: Festivals like Evala Wrestling in the Kabyé region showcase local strength and endurance, while traditional dances, music, and rituals are integral to the cultural identity.
Music and Dance: Traditional music incorporates drums, kora, and balafon instruments, with ceremonial dances performed at significant cultural events.
Handicrafts: Traditional arts, such as pottery, weaving, and wood carvings, are widely practiced and often reflect local beliefs and customs.
Key national holidays include:
Independence Day (April 27): Celebrates Togo’s independence from French colonial rule in 1960, with parades, concerts, and cultural events.
Martyrs' Day (January 13): Commemorates national heroes who fought for Togo’s independence.
Tabaski (Eid al-Adha): Observed by the Muslim population, this festival includes prayers, feasting, and communal gatherings.
Independence Day (April 27): Celebrates Togo’s independence from French colonial rule in 1960, with parades, concerts, and cultural events.
Martyrs' Day (January 13): Commemorates national heroes who fought for Togo’s independence.
Tabaski (Eid al-Adha): Observed by the Muslim population, this festival includes prayers, feasting, and communal gatherings.