Ghana Ken Fleming Humanities
Type Of Government & Country History Constitutional Democracy A West African country bordering on the Gulf of Guinea.
Country History Timeline Portuguese The Gold Coast Ghana turns 50 explorers becomes Ghana years old are first Europeans to reach Ghana __________________________________________________ The British declare construction the Gold Coast a begins on the colony Akosombo Dam
Economy Per-Capita GDP: $3,400 (2012 est.)
Religion Ghana is: 24% Pentecostal/Charismatic 18.6% Protestant 16% Islam- oldest Mosque dates to 13th century 15% Catholic
Living in Ghana 60% of Ghana residents live in villages.
Sports and Entertainment
Working in Ghana Farming Collecting house hold necessities Fishing
Education 12,225 Primary Schools 6,418 Junior High Schools Literacy Rate: total population: 71.5% male: 78.3% female: 65.3%
Poverty in Ghana
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