Geography of Togo - Land Use

Land Use

  • Natural resources: phosphates, limestone, marble, arable land
  • Land use:
    • arable land: 44.2%
    • permanent crops: 2.11%
    • other: 53.69% (2005)
  • Irrigated land: 70 sq km (2003)
  • Natural hazards: hot, dry Harmattan wind can reduce visibility in north during winter; periodic droughts.

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