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Country Name

Ghana

Country Code

GH

Country Calling Code

+233

Country Profile

A virtual guide to Ghana, formerly known as the Gold Coast, a country in western Africa just north of the Equator. Situated between Cote d'Ivoire and Togo, and bordered by Burkina Faso in north and by the Gulf of Guinea (Atlantic Ocean) in south. The country covers an area of 238,533 km˛, making it slightly smaller than the UK, or also slightly smaller than the U.S. state of Oregon.

Capital Name

Accra

Languages

English (official), Akan (which includes Asante Twi, Akwapim Twi, Akyem, and Fanti

Country Currency

Cedi (GHC)

Time Zone

Local Time = UTC (+-0; no UTC/GMT

Driving (Left/Right)

drives on the right

Population

28.3 million (2016)

Country Area

238,391 km˛ (92,100 sq. mi.).

Place to Visit

Accra Kakum National Park Mole National Park Kumasi Busua Beach St. George’s Castle Nzulezu Ghana Lake Volta Kokrobite Beach Paga Crocodile Pond Labadi Beach Lake Bosumtwe

News

Ghana enjoys a high degree of media freedom and the press and broadcasters operate without significant restrictions. All Ghana News Major news source with news, commentaries, business, sports and entertainment. Ghanaian Chronicle Ghana news online. Daily Guide Africa Ghana news. The Ghanaian Times News from Ghana. International News Google News Search Find Ghana related news.

Art Culture

Akan Cultural Symbols (PDF) About 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.

Economy Business

Ghana is Africa’s second-biggest gold producer and second-largest cocoa producer. The country is rich in diamonds and oil, but Ghana is locked in a dispute with Cote d'Ivoire over ownership of maritime oil fields, a final ruling from an international court is expected in 2017. The country has a negative trade balance, it imports more than it exports. Top exports of Ghana are gold, cocoa products and crude petroleum. Bank of Ghana Central Bank Ghana.

Transport

Ghana International Airlines (GIA) was the national airline of the Republic of Ghana until 2010. Ghana Airways was the national airline of the Republic of Ghana until 2015. Air Ghana Airline based at Kotoka International Airport, Accra. Africa World Airlines Ghanaian airline serves domestic routes with an Embraer 145, a regional jet aircraft. Goldstar Air Goldstar Air plans to launch flights to both regional and long-haul destinations. Ghana Airports Company Ghana's airports.

Tourism

Discover Ghana: Mole National Park, Ghana's largest wildlife refuge. Kyabobo National Park. Volta River. Wonder Islands. Fort William in Anamabu. Cities: Accra (pop. 2.5 m), Kumasi (Ashanti, pop. 2 m), Tamale (Northern, 470,000), Kotoku Find accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, drumming and dancing, tours and much more.

Education

Education in Ghana Information 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.

Visa Process

NOTES FOR GHANA TOURIST VISAS: Maximum Stay: 30 days TOURIST REQUIREMENTS FOR GHANA VISAS: Completed Ghana visa application: Two passport type photos Physical passport with 6 months validity beyond trip completion and one blank visa page Non-USA passport holders must provide a copy of green card or US Visa and I-94 One copy of flight itinerary - Minors under 18 years old must provide additional requirements

Additional Information

Climate: Tropical; warm and comparatively dry along southeast coast; hot and humid in southwest; hot and dry in north. Type: Multiparty Democracy. Independence: 6 March 1957. Constitution: Entered into force 7 January 1993. 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 - commodities: oil, gold, cocoa, timber, tuna, bauxite, aluminum, manganese ore, diamonds, horticultural products Imports - commodities: capital equipment, refined petroleum, foodstuffs

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