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Ghana Capital: Accra Population: 22,409,572 The Geography of Ghana Total Size: 239,460 square km Size Comparison: slightly smaller than Oregon Geographical Coordinates: 8 00 N, 2 00 W World Region: Africa General Terrain: mostly low plains with dissected plateau in south-central area Geographical Low Point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m Geographical High Point: Mount Afadjato 880 m Climate: tropical; warm and comparatively dry along southeast coast; hot and humid in southwest; hot and dry in north The People of Ghana Type of Government: constitutional democracy Languages Spoken: English (official), African languages (including Akan, Moshi-Dagomba, Ewe, and Ga) Independence: 6 March 1957 (from UK) National Holiday: Independence Day, 6 March (1957) Nationality: Ghanaian(s) Religions: Christian 63%, Muslim 16%, indigenous beliefs 21% Economy of Ghana Major Industries: mining, lumbering, light manufacturing, aluminum smelting, food processing, cement, small commercial ship building Agricultural Products: cocoa, rice, coffee, cassava (tapioca), peanuts, corn, shea nuts, bananas; timber Natural Resources: gold, timber, industrial diamonds, bauxite, manganese, fish, rubber, hydropower, petroleum, silver, salt, limestone Major Exports: gold, cocoa, timber, tuna, bauxite, aluminum, manganese ore, diamonds Major Imports: capital equipment, petroleum, foodstuffs Currency: cedi (GHC) National GDP: $54,450,000,000 Total Export Revenue: $2,911,000,000 Brief History of Ghana: 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. Back to Geography Home Page

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