Ghana is a country located in West Africa with a capital of Accra and estimated population of over 23 million people. Its currency is the Cedi. The current president is Prof. John Atta Mills, who was elected in 2009 at age 77. Major religions in Ghana include Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and Judaism. Soccer is very popular and Ghana nearly made the World Cup semi-finals in 2010 before losing on penalties to Uruguay. Traditional textiles and diverse dances are an important part of Ghanaian culture. Common foods include fufu, which is often served with meat or beans.

1. Ghana
A project by Sam
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2. Map of Ghana
It’s capital is Accra
Population:est.23,382,848
Their currency is Cedi.

3. Ghana’s president
Ghana’s current president is Prof. John Atta Mills
He was elected on the 7th of
January,2009 and is now 77 years
old.

4. Religion
Their religions include Christianity, Muslim, Buddhism,
Jehovah’s Witnesses, Saraswati and Judaism.

5. Soccer
In 2010 Ghana almost defied odds and made it to the
semi-finals but lost 4-2 on penaltys to Uruguay.
They once beat Kenya
13-0 in 1965!

6. Some famous
soccer players
Michael Essien
Sully Muntari

7. Culture
*Textiles are very important in Ghanaian culture.
They are used to make traditional and modern attire.
*Ghanaian dance is as diverse as its music. Each ethnic
group has its own traditional dance and different
dances for different occasions.

8. Food
One of Ghana’s many foods is fufu.
It looks horrible though,
its usually served with
meat or something else
like beans

9. Some Ghanaian animals

10. Thanks for watching!