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  1. en.wikipedia.org

    The history of Togo can be traced to archaeological finds which indicate that ancient local tribes were able to produce pottery and process tin.During the period from the 11th century to the 16th century, the Ewé, the Mina, the Gun, and various other tribes entered the region.Most of them settled in coastal areas. The Portuguese arrived in the late 15th century, followed by other European powers.
  2. britannica.com

    This discussion focuses on the history of Togo since the 19th century. For a treatment of earlier periods and of the country in its regional context, see western Africa. Until 1884 the area that is now Togo was an indeterminate buffer zone between the warring states of Asante and Dahomey. The only port was Petit Popo (Anécho, or Aného).
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  4. worldofhistorycheatsheet.com

    Jul 24, 2024Togo, a small West African country, has a rich history shaped by its indigenous cultures, European colonization, and the struggles for independence and development. Ancient and Pre-Colonial Period Early Inhabitants: The region now known as Togo has been inhabited for thousands of years. Early settlers included various ethnic groups such as the Ewe, Mina, and Kabye, who established complex ...
  5. oxfordre.com

    A Synopsis of Togolese History. La République Togolaise (The Republic of Togo) today is a direct descendant of Togoland, a landmass which came under direct imperial control in the late 19th century immediately prior to the Berlin Africa Conference sponsored by the German Chancellor, Otto von Bismark, in 1884-1885.The German Reich annexed the coastal region as a Schutzgebiet Togo (Togoland ...
  6. britannica.com

    Jan 15, 2025Togo - Colonialism, Independence, Politics: This discussion focuses on the history of Togo since the 19th century. For a more complete treatment of the country in its regional context, see western Africa, history of. Until 1884 Togoland was an indeterminate buffer zone between the warring states of Asante and Dahomey. The only port was Petit Popo (Anécho, or Aného).
  7. togoarchives.com

    A timeline of key events in Togolese history covering events from the pre-colonial era to contemporary political events. Pre-colonial . 1737 - Bremen missionaries arrive on the coast.. 1874 - The British attack and defeat the Anlo Eʋe (Ewe) as part of their campaign against the Asante in 1874.. 1884, July 2 - Natchingal anchored at Little Popo
  8. afrodiscovery.com

    Mar 15, 2024The history of Togo is characterized by ancient kingdoms that eventually formed the modern nation of Togo. It has been shaped by various colonial influences, including German, French, and British rule before gaining independence in 1960. ... Togo gained its independence from France in 1960, following a period of colonization. The country's ...
  9. familysearch.org

    Mar 20, 2024From the 11th to the 16th century, various tribes entered the region from all directions. From the 16th century to the 18th century, the coastal region was a major trading center for Europeans to search for slaves, earning Togo and the surrounding region the name The Slave Coast. In 1884, Germany declared a region including present-day Togo as a protectorate called Togoland. After World War I ...
  10. newworldencyclopedia.org

    During the period from the eleventh century to the sixteenth century, various tribes entered the region from all directions: the Ewé from Nigeria and Benin and the Mina and Guin from Ghana. Most settled in coastal areas. ... Togo history; The history of this article since it was imported to New World Encyclopedia: History of "Togo"
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  1. History of Togo

    Aspect of history

    The history of Togo can be traced to archaeological finds which indicate that ancient local tribes were able to produce pottery and process tin. During the period from the 11th century to the 16th century, the Ewé, the Mina, the Gun, and various other tribes entered the region. Most of them settled in coastal areas. The Portuguese arrived in the late 15th century, followed by other European powers. Until the 19th century, the coastal region was a major slave trade centre, earning Togo and the surrounding region the name "The Slave Coast". In 1884, Germany claimed a coastal protectorate, which grew inland until it became the German colony of Togoland in 1905. A railway, the port of Lomé, and other infrastructure were developed. During the First World War, Togoland was invaded by Britain and France. In 1922, Great Britain received the League of Nations mandate to govern the western part of Togo and France to govern the eastern part. Wikipedia

    CapitalLomé
    CurrencyWest African CFA franc
    LegislatureNational Assembly
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