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Neighboring Countries of Togo

Q: Which is the longest border of Togo?

The longest land border of Togo is with Ghana (1,098 km); the shortest is with Burkina Faso (131 km).

Q: How long are the land borders of Togo?

The land borders of Togo total 1,880 km. By number of neighbours Togo ranks #87 among 236 countries and territories.

Togo shares land borders with 3 countries: Ghana (1,098 km), Benin (651 km) and Burkina Faso (131 km).

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Country

Neighbouring countries (#87 of 236)

1,880 km

Total land borders

56 km

Coastline

56,785

Area in km²

Togo
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Countries bordering Togo

Neighbour	Border length	Capital	Visa for Togo citizens
Ghana	1,098 km	Accra	Freedom of movement
Benin	651 km	Porto-Novo	Freedom of movement
Burkina Faso	131 km	Ouagadougou	Freedom of movement

Ghana accounts for 58% of Togo's 1,880 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).

Geography of Togo

Location

Western Africa, bordering the Bight of Benin, between Benin and Ghana

Area

56,785 km² — slightly smaller than West Virginia

Terrain

Gently rolling savanna in north; central hills; southern plateau; low coastal plain with extensive lagoons and marshes

Climate

Tropical; hot, humid in south; semiarid in north

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Mont Agou 986 m. Lowest: Atlantic Ocean 0 m. Mean elevation: 236 m.

Natural resources

Phosphates, limestone, marble, arable land

Natural hazards

Hot, dry harmattan wind can reduce visibility in north during winter; periodic droughts

Good to know

Stretches through six distinct geographic regions; climate varies from tropical to savanna

Neighbours of Togo's neighbours

Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.

Also with 3 neighbours in Africa

Frequently asked questions about the borders of Togo

How many countries border Togo?

Togo shares land borders with 3 countries: Ghana (1,098 km), Benin (651 km) and Burkina Faso (131 km).

Which is the longest border of Togo?

The longest land border of Togo is with Ghana (1,098 km); the shortest is with Burkina Faso (131 km).

Is Togo landlocked?

No. Togo has 56 km of coastline.

How long are the land borders of Togo?

The land borders of Togo total 1,880 km. By number of neighbours Togo ranks #87 among 236 countries and territories.

Do Togo citizens need a visa for neighbouring countries?

Togo citizens can visit 3 of 3 neighbouring countries visa-free: Ghana, Benin and Burkina Faso.

What is the highest point of Togo?

Mont Agou 986 m. The lowest point is Atlantic Ocean 0 m.

Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).