Ghana

Slide 1: Ghana By Sharhukh Jaffer Bashar Al-Ali Dani Aridi

Slide 2: Geography Lies in the center of the  western coast of Africa. Boarders with Burkina Faso,  Côte d'Ivoire, and Togo. Area of 238,533 square  Kilometers. Warm, humid climate with  an average of 6 and 29 °C. Northern area is where most  of the cocoa, minerals, and timber are produced.

Slide 3: Culture highlight Values such as  family, respecting elders, honoring traditional rulers, and dignity. There are 5 major clans: the  Akan, Ewe, Guan, MoleDagbane, and Ga- Adangbe. And each have different traditions and professions. Today they wear ordinary  clothes such as T-shirts, jeans, skirts, or slippers.

Slide 4: Religion Muslim 16%  Christian 63%  Traditional African religion: 21%  Ghana has the highest percentage of Christians in  West Africa.

Slide 5: Natural Resources Agricultural products: coca, rice,  coffee, peanuts, corn, bananas, timber Natural resources: oil production which  is 7,477 bbl/day Exports: $3.286 billion f.o.b which they  make by exporting gold, diamond, timber, tuna and aluminum Export partners: Netherlands, UK, US,  Germany and France Imports: $5.666 billion f.o.b which they  pay by importing petroleum and foodstuffs. Import partners: Netherlands, Nigeria,  US, UK, Brazil and China.

Slide 6: Rulers The Dinga Cisse was the first King and  leader of Ghana. His clan became rulers later on. Queen Amina of Hausaland- ancient  Ghana- A fierce and strong leader in Ghana, and one of the 2 conquering leaders in Hausaland, which was made up of Ghana, Mali, Songhay, Kanem Bornu, and Sokoto. Dr. Kwame Nkrumah – The first president  of Ghana. He came back from Lincoln University to make Ghana gain independence. On July 1st 1960, Ghana became a Rebulic.

Slide 7: Legends and Myths The Soninke people of  Ghana have a traditional song called Dausi, in which a hero has to decide between his duty in society and his desires. Main points in Ghanaian  traditional religion is elaborated on that God is the creator, and that humans are made up of blood, spirit, soul, and family.

Slide 8: Uniqueness It maintains peace and stays away from  conflict with other countries. Is one of the highest countries with minerals  and food. Is a symbol for freedom and justice in Africa. 

Slide 9: Ghana Today People have a good  access to education. Akan clan has the  highest population (65%). Tourists are welcome.  The people of Ghana are  satisfied with their government.