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The West African republic of Ghana has a strong economy with a varied and prosperous mineral reserve, and has one of the highest per capita GDP in Africa.

Demographics
Ghana, or the Republic of Ghana, is a West African country. Ghana covers a total area of 92,098 sq miles. The country is inhabited by 24,233,431 people (2010 estimate). The per capita nominal GDP is $1,542. The official language of the nation is English. Nevertheless, the people of the country communicate in more than one indigenous language. Other languages spoken include Akan, particularly Ashanti Twi, Akuapem Twi, Fanti, Kwahu, Akyem, Dagaare/Wale, Nzema; Dangme, Dagbani, Ga, Ewe, Kasem and Gonja. About 69% of the population are Christians. Other faiths include indigenous African faiths, Buddhism, Judaism, and Bah�'� faith.

History
In pre-colonial periods, Ghana was occupied by various prehistoric mostly Akan empires, including the interior Ashanti Kingdom, the Akwamu on the eastern shores, and many Fante and non-Akan provinces, such as the Ewe and Ga beside the seashore and interiors. Business with European countries increased following association with the Portuguese in the 15th century.

In 1874, the British colonizers set up the Gold Coast Crown settlement on portions but not the whole nation. The Gold Coast accomplished freedom from the British Empire in 1957, and it was the first sub-Saharan African country to achieve this. The name Ghana was selected for the new country to echo the prehistoric Kingdom of Ghana, which formerly expanded across most of Western Africa

Economy
The Republic of Ghana features a middle income economy. Well gifted with natural resources, the country has more than two times the per capita productivity of the poorer West African nations. Famous for its colonial periods and gold reserves, Ghana is currently one of the top gold producers in the world. Other exports like oil, cocoa, electricity, timber, diamond, manganese, and bauxite are important sources of foreign exchange. Major industries are agriculture, mining, light manufacturing, food processing, and commercial shipbuilding. It imports petroleum, capital equipment, and foodstuffs.

Maps of Ghana:
Ghana covers a total area of 92,098 sq miles. Get more idea about Ghana by reading lucid and detailed maps of the West African country.

Administrative Regions:
Ghana has 10 administrative divisions, subcategorized into a total of 170 districts.

Hotels:
Big Milly�s Backyard, Mahogany Lodge, and Holiday Inn Accra Airport are some of the preferred choices of the travelers.

Cities:
Accra, Bolgatanga, Cape Coast, Elmina, and Koforidua are the major cities in Ghana. Accra is the national capital.

Travel:
The national parks, nature reserves, and waterfalls bring you to the lap of nature in Ghana.

Business and Economy:
The economy of Ghana is dependent on mining and agriculture and generates one of the highest per capita GDP in the continent.

Education:
Ghana has a primary education system spanning 6 years, starting at age six. The next levels are secondary education, senior secondary education, and tertiary education.

Events and Festivals:
The Homowo, Odwira, Panafest, and Kobine Festival are some of the top festivals in Ghana.

History and culture:
Similar to majority of other African countries, Ghana has a rich conventional culture that varies from one indigenous community to another.

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