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CLIMATE
Due to the proximity
of the ocean, the coastal area is highly humid. But
the land receives generally less rainfall compared to other countries
on the Gulf coast. Annual rainfall
averages 40 inches in the southern areas and about 70 inches in the
northern areas of the mountains. In the
southern parts two rainy seasons are available- March to July and
September to November. In the mountainous
region, the rainy season is from April to
October.
Temperatures average from 220C to 350
C ( 720 to 950 F )
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Capital: Lomé
Area: 56 000 km²
Population: 4 201 000
Currency: 1 US$ = 600 CFA
GDP: 152/1 109$
HDI : 147/365
Languages: French (official), Ewe, Mina, Kabié
Ethnic groups: Ewe, Kabié, Gurma
Religions: Animist 35%, Christian 35, Muslim 15% |
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