Togo

State · 1960–2026 CE · at its largest around 1960 CE

A narrow West African country, formerly part of German Togoland and then a French-administered territory, which became independent in 1960. Gnassingbé Eyadéma ruled from 1967 to 2005 and was succeeded by his son.

On its lands while it lasted

• Lomé (c. 1960 CE): Capital of Togo (1960–today).

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