The wild nature. From being an oasis of calm in a very konfliktowym African region.

In Togo, there is a tropical climate with average temperatures fluctuating between 25 C on the coast to 30 C in the depths of the country. In the south of the country there are two rainy seasons: from March to July and from October to November. It is different in the north where there is a dry season lasting from May to October

It depends on which part of the country you want to visit (depending on the rainy season) generally assumed that the best time to visit Togo, is the period from February to March.

Sites dzisejszego Togo were inhabited by many tribes. His most have indicated the presence of a tribe which resides Batamnariba areas Koutammakou. The architecture of their homes is perfectly blended into the landscape of the region. These are houses with clay-called Towers Takienta. The whole region was in 2004, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Catholicism - 25%

Animism - 24%

Islam - 24%

Protestant - 18%

Witnesses's Witnesses - 1%

The country is also customary to greet or salute every person encountered. I use to greet the usual handshake. Remember not to spoufalać too much with the natives, otherwise we may know them from the wrong side. Besides the beach you should not also be used beach attire.

Before taking a picture to a person or building, ask permission not to run the risk of disputes with local people

Ewe, Watchi and Kabiyé - the most popular African languages.

English

Few people speak English, they are mainly people in larger cities

General population: 60.9%

Men: 75.4%

Women: 46.9%

Outside major cities it is usually difficult to talk to someone in English.

Polish citizens going to the Republic of Togo must have a valid visa to travel both tourism and the transit. A visa can be obtained from the diplomatic and consular representations of Togo (in Poland, no, next to Berlin). To apply for a visa, you must provide a return air ticket or the funds for its purchase, for example in the form of a deposit paid into a bank or travel agency. You can also obtain a visa at the road crossing tion between Togo and Ghana and Benin.

The restrictions do not depart from the customs is not universally accepted standards. Possession of drugs is prosecuted and subject to stiff penalties.

None in Poland ambasaday Togo. The nearest are:

Embassy of the Republic of Togo

Grabbeallee 43, D-13156 Berlin

tel. (0-0 49 30) 499 08 968

Fax: (0-0 49 30) 499 967 2008

Subject to the jurisdiction of the Embassy of Togo in Nigeria.

Polish Consulate in Lome

Lomé, 93 Bld. Du Mono, BP. 7710

tel. + (228) 222 22 47, kom. (228) 904 36 00

Fax:. + (228) 222 23 29

E-mail: istdce@cafe.tg; este@netcom.tg

No Information

Customs standards do not differ notably from the global standards. Exportation and importation of drugs is severely punished

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The country operates a network of private and public hospitals with different levels of service. Advised to take out relevant insurance policies, if necessary, major surgery - back to Europe. Medical examination at a private clinic costs about. EUR 60.

It is required to have insurance, and personal communication. Polish and European insurance companies are considered in Togo.

You can try to call the police number - 101, or by the local police numbers

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Togo, in relation to other countries in the region is a relatively safe place. Crime threat grows only in the region's capital, at border crossing points and on the beaches at night.

Lack of international conflicts

Police 101

Advised not to travel at night and alone.

Benin:

Aného

Tohoun

Kambole

Tohoun

Kétao

Nadoba

Burkina Faso:

Porge

Ghana:

Klouto

Badou

Sinkasse.

Togo has an international airport located 7 km from Lome. The airport has regular flights to Paris, Amsterdam and most African countries of the region. Airlines serve the airport:

Air France

KLM

Air Gabon

Air Ivoire

Alitalia

American Airlines

Cathay Pacific

Ethiopian Airlines

Ghana International Airlines

Virgin Nigeria Airways

No railway line

Benin:

Taxis and minibuses run from Cotonou to Lome. This tour supports the company STIF

Burkina Faso:

There are many companies serving the connection to the Lome to Ouagadougou. Some of them are SKV, Sogabef, TST and SNTV

Ghana:

There is a bus service from Lomé to Ghana Abidjanu by

It is possible to cross the border by car but sometimes it becomes quite problematic due to the periodic closing of borders and unpredictable roads (temporarily not passable)

It is possible to reach the country by ship from Ghana and Benin

The surest means of transportation is the airplane, because if Togo is relatively quiet and safe place, drive through the neighboring countries could cause considerable problems

No flights

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After the country can move minibuses, which no age kol timetables. Prices must always be negotiated before the journey, because the driver due to rising fuel prices tend to drive up transport costs.

In Lome it is possible to rent a car. You need to have an international driving license to be able to move around the country.

The most common means of transport are taxis in cities. There are a lot, most do not have a taximeter so better to negotiate the price before the course. Cost pass through the town is about 200 CFA. Time by taxi should cost about 2500 CFA.

You can use the services of taxis in the form of motor. There are quite a few in Lome. Please note that this is not very safe means of transportation, every year many accidents are there with them.

It is a lot of internet cafes (not just the capital), are rather cheap, but unfortunately the quality of services is rather low (the old computers free, poor Internet connections)

Post offices are pretty much limited, found only in major cities. Reaching a letter to Europe will take at least two weeks.

Tipping the taxi drivers are included in the price of the journey

Roaming In Togo, most mobile phones in the world

1 CFA franc (CFAF) = 100 centimes

In larger cities there are numerous exchange offices. It is also possible to exchange money at hotels, banks and the people he met on the street (this is a legitimate way of exchange, however, watch for cheaters)

Liter of fuel - 600 CFA

A bottle of water (1L) 300 CFA

Baguette 175 CFA

0.5 pounds in 1200 CFA

Beer 350 CFA

Cola-Cola 200 - 400 CFA

Cheap restaurant meal in the 1000 CFA

The country is a lot of shops and roadside stalls where you can buy souvenirs and local products

Jewelry, masks, wood, religious statues. For volunteers are also on sale dry animals, skull, skin, nails, etc.

Togo, a person over 15 years of age may import the following number of goods:

100 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 100 grams of tobacco.

• One bottle of vodka and a bottle of wine.

• Toilette 500ml water and 250ml of perfume.

It is true that street money exchange is legal but keep in mind that people are mentioning money on the street very often cheat on the exchange rate.

Hotels of international standard is only in the Lama-Kara Lomé and

Hostels can be found in virtually every village. Most of them have a very low standard.

There is no such as camping, you can break for the night, almost everywhere but this is not recommended for security reasons. In the case of breaking the national park is good to first ask for permission guards

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Hotel - up to $ 200

Cheap hostel - 10 - $ 20

Stay in well-Est decent hotel booked at least one week in advance.

Kitchen Togo is pretty large influences from France. Examples are the baguettes and croissants. Togo's national dish is Fufu which is also often served meals in roadside bars.

Akume - dish made from maize flour

Fufu - usually served with smoked fish or vegetables

Bissap lemonades and juice drinks are the most popular in Togo

Regional specialties are:

Palm wine

Tchakpallo

The country is a lot of roadside bars. The capital is also a lot of fine restaurants, the prices they are also usually quite high.

Typically, tips are included.

Natives for every little help expect tips

Avoid drinking lemonade with water and food nieprzegotowanej eating poorly.

The capital, Lome, is the biggest tourist attraction in the region. Is relatively large and the only capital city in the world located so close to the border of the country.

Togoville-village in which an agreement was signed with Germany.

In Togoville find a Catholic cathedral built by the Germans.

Aného - capital of the region at the time of the German colonies. The village is distinguished by a colonial atmosphere. And numerous remnants of the colonial forces of his stay.

In most cities are so. Voodoo stalls where you can buy where you can buy various magical artifacts, and a charge for poultry to learn a lot about magic and superstitions of local people.

In Togo there are also national parks:

Fazao National Park

Cheran National Park.

Waterfalls, Cascades d'Arkowa located near the village of Badou

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Public Holidays

January 1 New Year's Day

April 27 Independence Day

July:

Eval, empowerment festival lands Kaba.

August:

Akpema, a festival of young women in inicjaji Kaba

Dzawuwu-plowed harvest festival Kloto

Hogbeza Eve festival of the historic Yoto

Sintou-Djandjaagou, the feast of harvest, and Lamb Nawdéba

Ayiza, the feast of harvest Zio

Odo Tsu, the feast of harvest Ogou

Kilikpo, the feast of harvest Tchamba

September:

Agbogbo-Za

Pontr D'or harvest festival and Konkomba Bassar

In the capital to find a lot of nightlife. The majority of cafes and restaurants are open till late at night

Flashlight and batteries (frequent lack of electricity), sunscreen, light clothing and something przeciwdeszczowego.

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