Ghana is a country located in sub-Saharan West Africa with a population of 24 million as of 2010. It has been an independent nation since 1957 and has a strong democratic government. Ghana uses English as its national language despite its neighbors speaking French. Ghana also plays an important leadership role in its region and internationally on issues such as the crisis in Mali.

1. A FEW WORDS ON
GHANA
by Anthony Jean-Claude

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Over the course of my life, I have had the opportunity to make
several trips to Africa, including to the country of Ghana. Back
here in the U.S., Ghana has not always had the highest profile, so
I want to take some time today to share a little information
about it.
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The country, located in sub-Saharan West Africa, had 24 million
residents as of the 2010 census. It has been independent since
1957 and has a strong recent record of successful democratic
government. Notably, Ghana uses English as its national
language, despite its neighbors speaking French.

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Ghana occupies an important leadership role in its region and
internationally. Its president recently attended an emergency
summit on the situation in Mali with other sub-Saharan African
leaders, and nations ranging from Japan to Australia operate
programs within it. For the most up-to-date information on
Ghana, visit the government’s website at www.ghana.gov.gh.

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About the Author:
When not busy with his duties as President of Maryland Green
BioFuel, Anthony Jean-Claude enjoys traveling and volunteer
work. Outside of his trips to Africa, Mr. Jean-Claude has been
active in helping the people of Haiti recover from damage
caused by an earthquake in 2010.