Benin & Togo ITMB Map

Double-Sided • 6th Edition • Laminatable Option Available

Explore the historical and geographical landscapes of Benin and Togo with this detailed and up-to-date map by ITMB. These two West African nations, nestled between Ghana and Nigeria, are rich in colonial history, vibrant cultures, and unique travel experiences. This travel reference map offers excellent cartographic detail, clear road networks, and helpful insets for city navigation and tourist highlights.

Whether you're venturing through the coastal capitals or heading inland toward traditional villages and national parks, this is the ideal planning tool for cultural explorers, overlanders, and curious travellers alike.

🗺️ Map Features at a Glance

🌍 Geopolitical & Travel Context

• Togo was once a German colony until the end of World War I, after which it was jointly administered by Britain and France before becoming a French mandate.

• Benin, formerly known as Dahomey, was part of the French colonial empire and gained Togo as a neighbouring French territory after Germany’s WWI defeat.

• Despite their proximity, the two nations developed distinct cultures and administrative systems and have limited east-west connectivity, with most infrastructure built in north-south corridors.

🧭 Why This Map Is Useful

• Updated road and rail networks, including regional highways and local routes

• Clear city plans of Lomé and Porto-Novo to assist with urban navigation

• Locations of national parks, historic sites, and tourist routes

• Perfect for overland travellers, aid workers, expats, and cultural tourists

• Top sights and highlights for each country included in dedicated call-out boxes

🛡️ Lamination Option Available

✅ Whiteboard-friendly surface – mark your route with erasable markers
✅ Durability – protects against water, wear, and tears
✅ Encapsulation – map is carefully flattened and sealed in high-quality 80-micron laminate

📌 Note: Some fold lines from the original folded map may still be faintly visible through the lamination.

🇧🇯 🇹🇬 Perfect For

• Travellers exploring West Africa’s cultural heritage

• NGOs and professionals working in regional development

• Students or researchers focused on post-colonial African history

• Anyone seeking a detailed, practical and durable map of Benin and Togo

Discover the contrasts and common threads between two neighbouring nations—Benin & Togo—through this expertly produced and richly detailed travel map.