Ghana
Ghana
Republic of Ghana
In West Africa; mostly low plains with desiccated plateau in south-central area 238,533; km2 (slightly < OR), 18% arable.
Capital Accra (Pop est. 2.5M)
Population 23.9M (100/km2)
Life expectancy 60 years
HIV/AIDS 1.9%
Literacy 58%
Lang(s) Asante 15%, Ewe 13%, Fante 10%, Boron 5%, Dagomba 4%, Dangme 4%, Dagarte 4%, Akrem 3%, Ga 3%, Akuapem 3%, other 36% (includes English (official))
Religions Christian 69% (Pentecostal/Charasmatic 24%, Protestant 19%, Catholic 15%, other 11%), Muslim 16%, traditional 9%, none 6%
Ethnic Groups Akan 45%, Mole-Dagbon 15%, Ewe 12%, Ga-Dangme 7%, Guan 4%, Gurma 4%, Grusi 3%, Mande-Busanga 1%, other tribes 1.4%, other 8%
Gov’t Constitutional Democracy
GDP/cap $1,500
PCVs 1961-present; education, environment, health, small enterprise development (Volunteers in country: 168; total to date: 4056)
Nat’l holiday Independence Day, 6 March (1957)
>Adult Books
Ghana: An African Portrait Revisited
by Peter E. Randall & Abena Busia
Hardcover: 168 pages
Publisher: Peter E. Randall Publisher (May 1, 2007))
Language: English
ISBN-13: 978-1931807579
Book Description
On the fiftieth anniversary of Ghana's independence, six New Hampshire photographers journeyed to the West African country to document the changes that occurred over the decades. This full color book covers education, medicine, fishing, crafts, markets, and many portraits of everyday life.
Kids' Books
One hen: how one small loan made a big difference
written by Katie Smith Milway; illustrated by Eugenie Fernandes
Format: Hardcover, 32 pages
ISBN: 978-1554530281
Age Range: 4–9 years
Publisher: Toronto: Kids Can Press, 2008
Films
Film: Kukurantumi - The Road To Accra
Director: (1983)
Music
(Album: Makye): Music from Ghana
Focus Word
Focus Word for 2011 - "Celebration"
Asante: Afashay (ah-fa-shay)
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