About Togo
official name: Togolese Republic capital: Lome head of state: President Faure Gnassingbe (6 Feb 2005) state: multi party population: 5,701,579 (July 2007 est.) independence: from France in 1960 languages: French (official and the language of commerce), Ewe and Mina (the two major African languages in the south), Kabye (sometimes spelled Kabiye) and Dagomba (the two major African languages in the north) religion: indigenous beliefs 59%, Christian 29%, Muslim 12% currency: Communaute Financiere Africaine franc (XOF)
status of homosexuality: illegal age of consent: 14 laws covering homosexual activity: Homosexual acts are illegal and are often prosecuted as rape or assault, punishable with fines and up to 3 years' imprisonment. ILGA background information and government attitudes: At UN ECOSOC meeting in Geneva, voted against ILGA's application for consultative status (ILGA press release 30.7.93)
Communication
main lines in use: 58,600 (2005) cellular telephones: 2,995 (1997). Internet Service Providers (ISPs): 520 (2006) Internet users: 300 000 (2005)
links and contacts NA
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