Ghana
Location: Western Africa, bordered by Ivory Coast on the West,
Burkina Faso on the North, Togo on the East
Area: 91,843 square miles
Population: 15,800,000
Government: Military rule
Largest cities: Accra (capital), Kumasi, Tamale
Languages: English, tribal languages
Ethnic groups: Akan 44%, Moshi-Dagomba 16%, Ewe 3%, Ga 8%
Religions: Christian, tribal beliefs, Muslim
Chief industries: Agriculture, mining, aluminum
Chief crops: Cocoa, coffee, coconuts, cassava, rice, palm
kernels
Minerals: Gold, diamonds, manganese, bauxite
Leading exports: Cocoa, gold, timber, aluminum
Leading imports: Machinery, foodstuffs, medicines, consumer
goods, oil
Monetary unit: Cedi