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1 Ghana Krista Parris

2 *Bolgatanga *Tamale *Sunyani *Kumasi *Accra(capital) And Cape Coast

3 Geography/landforms

4 Historical Sites and Landmarks
Cape Coast Castle, is one of the most beautiful castles in existence today and also a famous Ghana's historical places. Elmina Castle was built in It was the first slave castle to be built along the west coast of Africa and also the first permanent structure south of the Sahara built by Europeans.

5 Recreation and Outdoor Activities.
Fernando, in 10 years.

6 the Red is for the blood spilt in fighting for their independence
The Gold stands for the mineral rich nature of Ghana and the Black star is for the emancipation and unity in the struggle against colonialism. the Green is for the rich vegetation

7 Setting and Location Western Africa, bordering the Gulf of Guinea, between Cote d'Ivoire and Togo.

8 Climate tropical; warm and comparatively dry along southeast coast; hot and humid in southwest; hot and dry in north

9 Transportation Waterways Airplanes Railways

10 Arts and Culture Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum holds the remains of the first President of Ghana, Dr Kwame Nkrumah.

11 Languages and Dialect Asante 14.8%, Ewe 12.7%, Fante 9.9%, Boron (Brong) 4.6%, Dagomba 4.3%, Dangme 4.3%, Dagarte (Dagaba) 3.7%, Akyem 3.4%, Ga 3.4%, Akuapem 2.9%, other (includes English (official)) 36.1% (2000 census)

12 Food in Ghana.. Tuo Zaafi (type of chicken.)

13 Additional Info Ghana’s population is..24,791,073

14 Natural Hazards dry, dusty, northeastern harmattan winds occur from January to March; droughts

15 Life Expectancy.. Major Religion.. Largest Ethnic Groups..
male: years female: years (2011 est.) Christian 68.8% (Pentecostal/Charismatic 24.1%, Protestant 18.6%, Catholic 15.1%, other 11%), Muslim 15.9%, traditional 8.5%, other 0.7%, none 6.1% Largest Ethnic Groups.. Akan 45.3%, Mole-Dagbon 15.2%, Ewe 11.7%, Ga-Dangme 7.3%, Guan 4%, Gurma 3.6%, Grusi 2.6%, Mande-Busanga 1%, other tribes 1.4%, other 7.8%

16 Top 3 Imports *Capital equipment *Petroleum *Foodstuffs Top 3 Exports. *Gold *Timber *Tuna


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