According to ALLCITYCODES.COM, the area code of Togo is +228. It is a country located in West Africa with an estimated population of 8.2 million people. French and Ewe are the official languages, although many other languages are spoken throughout the country. Togo has a tropical climate characterized by hot and humid weather year round with temperatures ranging from 20 to 36 degrees Celsius. The rainy season usually occurs between April and July while the dry season tends to occur between November and March. Togo’s culture has been heavily influenced by its history as well as the different ethnic groups that make up its population. Music styles range from traditional folk music such as Sato or Gahu to more modern genres such as Afrobeat or Highlife while traditional dance often incorporates intricate hand movements accompanied by drums or other instruments. Religion also plays an important role in Togolese culture with Christianity being the predominant faith followed by other faiths such as Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Baha’i Faith. Togo is home to many unique species including African Elephant, Hippopotamus, Lion, African Wild Dog and Western Red Colobus Monkey among many others. There are also several national parks where visitors can explore these animals in their natural habitats such as Fazao-Malfakassa National Park or Kéran National Park. Togo is a semi-presidential republic and has a multi-party system. The President of Togo is elected every five years and serves as the head of state. He is also the commander-in-chief of the armed forces and appoints the prime minister, who is the head of government. The prime minister is responsible for appointing ministers to run the various government ministries, as well as managing day-to-day government activities. The President has some limited power to dissolve parliament or delay legislation, but he cannot veto laws passed by parliament or dismiss members of his cabinet without their consent. The National Assembly is made up of 91 members elected by universal suffrage for a five year term. All citizens over 18 are eligible to vote in national elections and there are no restrictions on who can stand for office. LOVERISTS: Features public policy of Togo.
