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___ GhanaA virtual travel guide to Ghana. This page aims to give you a broad overview of Ghana's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and government.Beside a country profile with facts and figures, the page contains links to sources which provide you with all the information you need to know about this West African nation, e.g.: official web sites of Ghana, addresses of Ghana and foreign embassies, domestic airlines, city- and country guides with extensive travel and tourism information on accommodation, tourist attractions, events and more like weather information, maps, statistics and local newspapers from Ghana. |
 Ghana's Presidental Palace in Accra. Photo: Jess & Peter | |
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Republic of Ghana |
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 Flag of Ghana Background: Formed from the merger of the British colony of the Gold Coast and the Togoland trust territory, Ghana in 1957 became the first sub-Saharan country in colonial Africa to gain its independence. A long series of coups resulted in the suspension of the constitution in 1981 and a ban on political parties. A new constitution, restoring multiparty politics, was approved in 1992. Lt. Jerry RAWLINGS, head of state since 1981, won presidential elections in 1992 and 1996, but was constitutionally prevented from running for a third term in 2000. John KUFUOR, who defeated former Vice President Atta MILLS in a free and fair election, succeeded him. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) border countries: Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Togo related countries: United Kingdom |
 Official Name: Republic of Ghana short form: Ghana former: Gold Coast ISO Country Code: gh Time: Time Zone: Local Time = UTC (+-0; no UTC/GMT offset) Actual Time: Mon-Mar-15 09:11 Capital City: Accra Other Cities: Kumasi (1 million est.), Tema (500,000 est.), Sekondi-Takoradi (370,000 est.). Government: Type: Multiparty Democracy. Independence: 6 March 1957. Constitution: Entered into force 7 January 1993. Geography: Location: Western Africa, bordering the Gulf of Guinea, between Cote d'Ivoire and Togo. Area: 238 538 sq. km. (92 100 sq. mi.). Terrain: Plains and scrubland, rainforest, savanna. Climate: Tropical; warm and comparatively dry along southeast coast; hot and humid in southwest; hot and dry in north. People: Nationality: Ghanaian(s). Population: 22.5 million. Ethnic groups: Akan, Ewe, Ga, Moshi-Dagomba. Religions: Christian 69%, Muslim 15%, traditional and indigenous beliefs 9%. Languages: English (official), Akan (which includes Asante Twi, Akwapim Twi, Akyem, and Fanti) 49%, Mole-Dagbani 16%, Ewe 13%, Ga-Adangbe 8%, Guan 4%, others 10%. Literacy: 70% Natural resources: Gold, timber, diamonds, bauxite, manganese, fish. Agriculture products: Cocoa, rice, coffee, cassava (tapioca), peanuts, corn, shea nuts, bananas; timber Industries: Mining, lumbering, light manufacturing, aluminum smelting, food processing, cement, small commercial ship building. Exports partners: Netherlands 12.3%, UK 10%, France 6.9%, USA 6.4%, Belgium 4.7%, Germany 4.6%, Japan 4.2% (2004) Imports partners: Nigeria 12.6%, China 11.4%, UK 6.6%, USA 6.4%, France 4.9%, Netherlands 4.2% (2004) Currency: Cedi (GHC) |
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Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of GhanaThe Republic of GhanaThe Official Website of the Republic of Ghana. Ghana Castle Office of President of the Republic of Ghana . The Parliament of Ghana The Parliament of Ghana website. Diplomatic Missions Ghana Permanent Mission Geneva Ghana's Permanent Mission to the UN. Embassy of Ghana The Hague - Netherlands. Foreign Embassies in Ghana A list of foreign representations in Ghana. Maps Political Map
of GhanaAdministrative Map of Ghana.  Google
Earth GhanaZoomable satellite view of Ghana. Google
Earth AccraZoomable satellite view of Ghana's capital city. Map
of AfricaPolitical Map of Africa. |
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NewsAccra Daily MailAccra's major news source with news, commentaries, business, sports and entertainment. Ghanaian Chronicle Ghanas weekly news online. Ghana Review international GRI - News from Ghana. International News Google News Search Find Ghana related news. |
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Arts & CultureAkan Cultural Symbols ProjectAbout Adinkra symbolism as a visual representation of social thought relating to the history, philosophy and religious beliefs of the Akan peoples of Ghana and the Gyaman people of Cote' d'lvoire. The Ashantis Asanteman - The Ashanti Kingdom, The Ashantis are one section of the people known as the Akans in Ghana. Navrongo and Lawra Home Page Web Page devoted to two small communities in Northern Ghana. Music in Ghana Everything about Ghana Music. GhanaMusic.com More Ghanaian Music. Shasha Marley Shasha Marley is a great singer and lyricist from Ghana, he has used his music to promote social, political and medical change throughout Africa (Listen to Twin City Mafia on YouTube). africancraft.com African Art, African Artists, Artisans, Designers. Obaahema Celebrating the Ghanaian Woman, an online community for Ghanaian women. Sports Ghana for World Cup 2006 Agoro - Official Ghana Worldcup guide. Ghana Football Association Official Website of the Ghana Football Association. |
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Business & EconomyBank of Ghana Central Bank Ghana. Ghana Stock Exchange The GSE aims to become a relevant, significant and efficient vehicle in mobilizing and allocating long term capital for the economic development and growth of Ghana. Ghana Investment Promotion Centre Government agency which encourage, promote and facilitate investments in all sectors of the economy except mining and petroleum. |
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Destination Ghana - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Ghana: accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, drumming and dancing, tours and much more.Ghana Tourism Official Site of Ghana Tourism with comprehensive information on tourist attractions, travel information, events. Visiting Ghana Tourism information by Ghanaian government. Africa Online - Ghana Ghana information by Africa Online. GhanaHomePage A Ghana portal with news and information on Ghana. Cities Kumasi Kumasi, Ashanti, Ghana - the city of Kumasi's website. |
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EducationEducation in GhanaInformation about the educational system in Ghana. Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology KNUST a centre of excellence in Africa for teaching in Science and Technology. University of Cape Coast Ghana The University of Cape Coast was established in 1962, one of the rare sea front Universities in the World. University of Ghana The university of the nation. |
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EnvironmentGhana Environmental Protection AgencyGovernment institution dedicated to continuously improving and conserving the country's environment. |
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HistoryHistorySynopsis of Ghana's history. Historical Ghana Short History of the Gold Coast. History of Ghana Wagadugu's History. |
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SearchGhanaHomePageGhana web directory index of Ghana related Websites. Additional Information on Ghanaafrika.no: The Index on Africa : Countries : GhanaAfrica South of the Sahara - Ghana (Karen Fung) BBC News Country Profile: Ghana Governments on the WWW: Ghana MBendi Profile: Ghana Open Directory Project: Ghana Wikipedia: Ghana The World Factbook -- Ghana |
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