Ghana has a population of over 22 million people and its capital and largest city is Accra. The country was named after the medieval West African Ghana Empire. Ghana achieved independence from Britain in 1957 under its first president Kwame Nkrumah.

1. Ghana By Lisa Thomson and Mark Sim 1p7

2. Map of Africa

3. Basic Facts Population 22,019,000 Capital Accra Language English, Akan, MoshiDagomba, Ewe, Ga Currency Cedi £1 = 1.90 cedi Religion Christian, Indigenous Beliefs, Muslim

4. The old Ghana was about 500 miles north and west of Ghana just now. The modern Republic of Ghana is named after the medieval West African Ghana Empire. History

5. Money! Current exchange rate: £1 = 1.90 cedi

6. Animals of Ghana Boo!

7. Animals The wild dog was mostly found in almost all of Africa. It was probably once found in every habitat except rain forest and some desert areas. Most are in south and east Africa. They are endangered. The manatee population has declined because of hunting and fishing nets. There is legal protection but the manatee is still hunted.

8. Sport Nickname Black Queens Captain Adjor Bayor World Rank 47 Nickname The Black Stars Captain Stephen Appiah FIFA ranking 25

9. The memorial to Dr. Kwame Nkrumah in the capital of Ghana. Dr. Nkrumah was President of Ghana when they achieved their independence from England in 1957. Dr. Nkrumah had great visions for the nation of Ghana and he is Ghana's thought to be as important as George Washington in the United States. Landmarks

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