Flag of Togo
What the flag means
- Green and yellow stripes — agriculture and mineral wealth
- Red canton with a white star — independence, the blood of patriots and hope (Pan-African)
No law defining the design was found. · Adopted 1960
Highlights
- 🏘️ Takienta mud fortress homes
- 🌴 Palm-lined beaches
- 🥁 Lively drums and dancing
- 🏞️ Koutammakou mountain scenery
- 🤝 Bustling markets and people
Quick facts
- Region
- Africa · Western Africa
- Population
- 8,591,626 people (2025)
- Area
- 56,785 km²
- Capital
- Lome
- Languages
- French, Ewe
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Organizations
- United Nations, African Union
Similar flags
Pan-African colors
Neighboring countries
Land neighbors, approximated from simplified map outlines.
Data Sources
- Population: Population, total (SP.POP.TOTL), latest available value
- Area: World countries in JSON, CSV, XML and YAML
- Organizations: Membership of Principal UN Organs
- Organizations: Member States