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Ghana, officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country located along the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean, in the subregion of West Africa.
Ghana has an area of 238,533 square km.
Accra is the capital and the largest city of Ghana.
Ghana’s official language is English.
Ghana cedi (GHS) is its official currency.
Ghana has three bordering countries that are Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, and Togo.
Ghana translates to "Warrior King" in Soninke.
The culture and traditions of the Ghanaian people of West Africa are mixed, especially because the country is home to several tribes with distinct cultural orientations and ways of life.
Ghana was traditionally divided into three different castes: royals, commoners, and slaves.
Polygamy is legal, and people have no problem with polygamous families as long as the breadwinner can adequately provide for the family.
Traditional widow inheritance practises persist in that a widow is expected to marry a living brother of the late husband and thus assume full responsibility for the children left behind as well as his new wife.
Ghanaian culture places a greater emphasis on being hospitable to everyone in society, practising good manners in all situations, and respecting everyone.
As Ghanaian culture and traditional beliefs differ from ethnic group to ethnic group, Akan religious practises placed a greater emphasis on ancestral intercession alongside beliefs in other gods, spirits, and goddesses.
Most of their traditionally held beliefs have been influenced by Christianity, and many people today have abandoned polygamy in favour of monogamy, which is a widely held belief practised by Christians.
Ghana's official language is English.
Akan is the second most widely spoken language in Ghana, after English, which is spoken by nearly 67.1% of the population.
Seasons such as harvesting must be accompanied by ceremonies in Ghana, according to tradition.
Ghana was the first country in West Africa to gain independence from the British.
The country was named after the mediaeval West African empire, which was originally known as Wagadugu.
Some people in Ghana today are thought to have ancestors from mediaeval Ghana, particularly those from the Northern region.
Prior to 1957, Ghana was known as the Gold Coast due to the abundance of gold along the rivers Ankobra and Volta.
The availability of gold in the region created vested interests between the British and the Portuguese, leading to rivalry in 1482.
Ghana's first constitution was drafted in 1946.
After Ghana gained independence in 1957, Kwame Nkrumah became the country's first president.
The majority of Ghanaians dress in brightly coloured clothing, preferably silk.
Ghanaians enjoy dancing, drumming, and eating.
Even after independence, Ghana experienced periods of both war and peace.
Ghana's terrain is mostly low-lying plains with a few notable hills scattered throughout the country.
People in Ghana primarily speak English, though Akan, Ewe, Ga, and Moshi-Dagomba are also widely spoken.
Literacy rates in Ghana are high, with 76.6% of the population able to read and write.
Ghana is religiously diverse, with Christians, Muslims, and a few indigenous religions.
Ghana faces poverty in the region as a result of its high population rate.
The majority of people in the country's south are considered wealthier than those in the north.
When compared to other Sub-Saharan African countries, Ghana's overall poverty rate is decreasing.
With little bureaucracy and regulated business freedom, starting a business in Ghana has become simple.
Foreigners who are legally registered with the government are encouraged to invest in the country.
The country is bounded to the north by Burkina Faso, to the east by Togo, and to the south by the Atlantic Ocean.
Ghana's primary cash crop is cocoa.
Ghana boasts the largest open-air market in West Africa, which is located in Kumasi and where people go to buy clothes, fabric, and garments.
Most, if not all, Ghanaian dishes are spiced with chilies and red peppers.
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