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Much of the attraction of Ghana is based upon its legacy as the center of the gold, ivory, and slave trade during the 17th and 18th centuries, when the mighty Ashanti empire held sway here. However, Ghana also possesses one of the best game reserves in West Africa, a multitude of good beaches, and plenty of hospitality.
Ghana is one of the five African nations along the northern coastline ...
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Republic of Ghana. Formerly Gold Coast and British Togoland. 20,757,032. National or official language: English. Literacy rate: 36% (1992 UNESCO). Also includes Foodo (1,000), Klao, Lobi, Mòoré. Information mainly from E. Hall 1983; J. Bendor-Samuel 1989; GILLBT 1970–1999. Blind population: 60,418. Deaf i ...
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A Country Study: Ghana
Library of Congress Call Number DT510 .G44 1995
Ghana
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Table A. Chronology of Important Events
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Ghana
Capital : Accra
Major Language(s) : English, Akan, Ewe
Largest City : Accra
Date of UN Membership : 8 Mar. 1957
Largest City Population (in thousands, 1995) : 1673
Latitude/Longitude (at largest city) : 05°33'N 0°15'W
Currency : cedi
GDP (million US$, 1997) : 7434
Area (km2) : 238533
Total Population (in thousands, 1999) : 19678
Population Density (per square km., 1997) : 77
GDP Per Capita (US$, 1997) : 398
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STATUSMilitary Regime
AREA238,305 sq km
CAPITALAccra
POPULATION15,028,000
LANGUAGESEnglish
RELIGIONSChristian
CURRENCYCedi
MAIN PRODUCTSCocoa, Gold, Timber
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