Togo - Travel Report

Togo is a small, developing country in West Africa. The capital is Lome. The average GDP of Togo is $8.232 billion (2003 est.). The primary products of Togo are yams, cassava, corn, millet, cocoa, coffee, rice and cotton. The major trade partners are Ghana, Benin%, Burkina Faso, France, China, Netherlands, Hong Kong, Germany%, UK, and Italy. The predominant religion in Togo is indigenous beliefs therefore most of the traditional indegenous holidays are observed by the majority of the Togolese population. Only certain U.S. credit cards are accepted in Togo. Most major hotels and the restaurants attached to them accept American Express, MasterCard, and Visa, while smaller hotels and restaurants do not. Travelers planning to use credit cards should know which cards are accepted before they commit to any transaction. Travelers should keep all credit card receipts, as unauthorized card use and overcharging are common. Although Togo is taking measures to increase its energy-generating capacity, tourist facilities, especially those upcountry, often experience power outages.