Fun facts about Lomé
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The name 'Lomé' means 'in the alo trees' in the Ewe language.
Lomé
Togo
Lomé is the capital and largest city of Togo. It has an urban population of 837,437 while there were 2,188,376 permanent residents in its metropolitan area as of the 2022 census.
From the “Etymology” section
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Lomé became the capital of Togoland in 1897.
Lomé
Togo
Lomé is the capital and largest city of Togo. It has an urban population of 837,437 while there were 2,188,376 permanent residents in its metropolitan area as of the 2022 census.
From the “History” section
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Lomé has a tropical savanna climate despite its proximity to the equator.
Lomé
Togo
Lomé is the capital and largest city of Togo. It has an urban population of 837,437 while there were 2,188,376 permanent residents in its metropolitan area as of the 2022 census.
From the “Climate” section
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The city is subdivided into 5 arrondissements and 69 administrative districts.
Lomé
Togo
Lomé is the capital and largest city of Togo. It has an urban population of 837,437 while there were 2,188,376 permanent residents in its metropolitan area as of the 2022 census.
From the “Districts and cities of Lomé” section
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The Lomé Convention is a trade and aid agreement between the EU and 71 ACP countries.
Lomé
Togo
Lomé is the capital and largest city of Togo. It has an urban population of 837,437 while there were 2,188,376 permanent residents in its metropolitan area as of the 2022 census.
From the “International agreements” section
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