Republic of Ghana is located in the west of the African Continent, with a population of 24,652,402, making it the 48th
largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Accra with a metropolitan population of 2,291,352. The country
encompasses 339,460 square kilometers making it the 81st largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with Burkina
Faso, Togo, Gulf of Guinea and Cote d’Ivoire.
President John Dramani Mahama is recognized as the Chief of State and Head of Government and, along with Vice
President Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur, would normally achieve that status through popular vote and hold that position for
four years with eligibility for a second term. However, as vice president, Mahama assumed the presidency upon the death
of President John Evans Atta Mills on 24 July 2012. Mahama appointed Amissah-Arthur to fill the role of vice president on
6 August 2012. Its form of government is a Constitutional Democracy and they celebrate the creation of their constitution
on 28th of April 1992.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are English and African Languages including Akan, Moshi-Dagomba, Ewe,
and Ga. It counts among its major religions Christian, Muslim and indigenous beliefs. As sources of mass communication
it has 49 FM, 3 Short Wave and 10 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Mount Afadjato, its highest point at 880 meters and Atlantic Ocean, its lowest point at 0
meters. Its principal waterways are the three Volta rivers, Ankobra and Tano Rivers, which measures 1,193 meters.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are mining, lumbering, light
manufacturing, aluminum smelting, food processing, cement and small commercial ship building. Its official currency is
the Ghanaian Cedi.
Here’s something you may not know about Ghana. Did you what their flag means? Red is the blood of those whose died in
the struggle for Independence. Gold means the mineral wealth of the country. Green means the rich forests of Ghana. The
Black Star means the Lodestar of African freedom.
largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Accra with a metropolitan population of 2,291,352. The country
encompasses 339,460 square kilometers making it the 81st largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with Burkina
Faso, Togo, Gulf of Guinea and Cote d’Ivoire.
President John Dramani Mahama is recognized as the Chief of State and Head of Government and, along with Vice
President Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur, would normally achieve that status through popular vote and hold that position for
four years with eligibility for a second term. However, as vice president, Mahama assumed the presidency upon the death
of President John Evans Atta Mills on 24 July 2012. Mahama appointed Amissah-Arthur to fill the role of vice president on
6 August 2012. Its form of government is a Constitutional Democracy and they celebrate the creation of their constitution
on 28th of April 1992.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are English and African Languages including Akan, Moshi-Dagomba, Ewe,
and Ga. It counts among its major religions Christian, Muslim and indigenous beliefs. As sources of mass communication
it has 49 FM, 3 Short Wave and 10 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Mount Afadjato, its highest point at 880 meters and Atlantic Ocean, its lowest point at 0
meters. Its principal waterways are the three Volta rivers, Ankobra and Tano Rivers, which measures 1,193 meters.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are mining, lumbering, light
manufacturing, aluminum smelting, food processing, cement and small commercial ship building. Its official currency is
the Ghanaian Cedi.
Here’s something you may not know about Ghana. Did you what their flag means? Red is the blood of those whose died in
the struggle for Independence. Gold means the mineral wealth of the country. Green means the rich forests of Ghana. The
Black Star means the Lodestar of African freedom.
| Akosombo Dam on Lake Volta |
| Castle |
| Baboon at Mole National Park |
| Coco Beach |
| Elephant drinking from pool |
| Elephants in Mole National Park |
| Meat- a big part of a Ghanaian village feast |
| Hippo in the Black Volta |
| Ferry on Oti River |
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| Lake Bosomtwi |
| Temple in Accra |
| View from Mount Afadjato- Ghana's highest point |
| Lady washing in the White Volta River |
GHANA
Updated 29 October 2012
Updated 29 October 2012
| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
1.8% (2009 est.)
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| Aflao- on Ghana's border with Togo |
| A painted village in Bolgatanga on Ghana's border with Burkina Faso |
| Cape Coast on the Gulf of Guinea and Atlantic Ocean- Ghana's lowest point |
| Ghana chief in traditional dress |
| Elubo market on Ghana's border with Cote d'Ivoire |
| Accra- Ghana's capital and largest city |
| Mount Afadjato- Ghana's highest point |
| Footbridge at Bawku- Ghana's northernmost point on the border with Burkina Faso |
| Bia National Park- Ghana's westernmost point on the border with Cote d'Ivoire |
| Cape Three Points- Ghana's southernmost point on the border with the Gulf of Guinea |
| Ghana's easternmost point on the border with Lome Togo |
