Country Profile Area: 56,785 sq km. Capital: Lome Population: 6,019,877 (CIA 2009 estimates) Language: French (official), Ewe, Mina, Kabye, Dagomba, others Date of independence: 27 April, 1960. Currency: CFA francs (XOF) Religion: Christian, Muslim and indigenous beliefs. National Day: Independence Day; 27 April |