Independence Monument, Lome
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The Monument de L'Independance was built as a tribute to Togo’s independence from France on April 27, 1960. The structure is composed of a human silhouette carved within it and surrounded by promenades, palm trees, manicured lawns, fountains and a black gold iron fence.
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6°07′48″N 1°12′58″E / 6.130°N 1.216°E