1 mission of Cyprus in Togo: Consulate of Cyprus in Lome, Togo. Addresses, phones and contacts.
Head of mission: Mr. Faure Gnassingbé, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Cyprus, 29 Nov 2024)
Cyprus offers a compelling destination for some Togolese travelers, thanks to its rich cultural heritage and strategic location in the Mediterranean. With around 300,000 Togolese traveling abroad annually, a portion may find Cyprus appealing for tourism and cultural exchange.
Cyprus is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those from Togo. It ranks 11th among 40 European countries for safety while walking alone at night, although specific safety data for Togo is not available. According to the Global Peace Index, Cyprus is ranked 86th out of 160 countries, which is significantly safer than Togo, ranked 118th. In terms of crime statistics, Cyprus has a low murder rate of 1.3 per 100,000 people, compared to Togo, for which no data is available. The Global Organized Crime Index indicates that Cyprus has lower scores (indicating better safety) in various crime categories compared to Togo. For example, Cyprus scores 2.5 for arms trafficking and 2.0 for resource crime, while Togo scores higher in these areas. Overall, tourists from Togo can feel relatively safe visiting Cyprus, given its favorable safety rankings and lower crime rates.