Ghana

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Type Of Government & Country History

Constitutional Democracy

A West African country bordering on the Gulf of Guinea.

Country History Timeline

1471-                       1957-                      2007-   Portuguese            The Gold Coast       Ghana turns 50      explorers                becomes Ghana     years oldare first Europeans to reach Ghana __________________________________________________                       1874-                           1961-                   The British declare          construction                    the Gold Coast a              begins on the                     colony                               Akosombo Dam 

Economy Per-Capita GDP: $3,400 (2012 est.)

Religion

Ghana is:• 24% Pentecostal/Charismatic• 18.6% Protestant• 16% Islam- oldest Mosque dates to 13th century• 15% Catholic

Living in Ghana 60% of Ghana residents live in villages.

Sports and Entertainment

Working in Ghana Farming Collecting house hold necessities Fishing

Education 12,225 Primary Schools

6,418 Junior High Schools

Literacy Rate:

• total population: 71.5%

• male: 78.3%

• female: 65.3%

Poverty in Ghana

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