Ghana, officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa. It abuts the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, sharing a border with Ivory Coast in the west, Burkina Faso in the north, and Togo in the east. Wikipedia
Capital: Accra
Currency: Ghanaian Cedi
President: Nana Akufo-Addo
Official language: English
Dialing code: +233
Population: 33.48 million (2022)
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Is Ghana rich or poor?
Country group | Developing/Emerging Lower-middle income economy |
Statistics | |
Population | 33,346,450 (2023) |
GDP | $76.628 billion (nominal, 2023 est.) $229.471 billion (PPP, 2023 est.) |
GDP rank | 90th (nominal, 2023) 68th (PPP, 2023) |
What is Ghana best known for?
In addition to being known for its lush forests, diverse animal life, and miles of sandy beaches along a picturesque coast, Ghana is also celebrated for its rich history—its habitation possibly dating from 10,000 bce—and as a fascinating repository of cultural heritage.
What language does Ghana speak?
English
Ghana is a highly multilingual developing nation in West Africa. It has a population of over 25 million people with different ethnic groups. Ghana has about 50 indigenous languages (Dakubu, 1996), and the major ones are Akan, Ewe, Ga, Dagaare, and Dagbani, with English as the official language.
What are 5 facts about Ghana?
10 interesting facts about Ghana
1) Ghana was the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence from colonial rule. ...
2) The name “Ghana” means “warrior king” in the Soninke language. ...
3) Ghana is known for its rich cultural traditions, including music, dance, and art. ...
4) Ghana is located on the west coast of Africa.
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Ghana is a West African country on the Gulf of Guinea. Its neighbours are Côte d'Ivoire, to the west, Burkina Faso, which lies north, and Togo, to the east.