At the end of the nineteenth century the territory of present-day Ghana came under the control of the British with the name of Gold Coast. On March 6, 1957, the country was the first among the nations of sub-Saharan Africa to obtain independence from the United Kingdom. The name Ghana was chosen in reference to the ancient Empire of Ghana, once extended across much of West Africa. In Soninke language “ghana” means “warrior king. The country boasts one of the most stable and prosperous economies on the continent and is the second largest cocoa producer in the world.
REPUBLIC OF GHANA Area: 238,533 sq kmPopulation: 32,372,889 (July 2020 est.)Life expectancy: about 69 yearsCapital: AccraBorders: to the west with Ivory Coast, to the north with Burkina Faso, to the east with Togo and to the south with the Atlantic Ocean. Ethnic groups: Akan 47.5%,...
The festivals in Ghana allow you to experience directly the traditions and culture of the African people. Ashanti funerals Traditional Ashanti funerals are attended by mourners wearing beautifully red or black togas. We say “funerals” but it means a “festive” celebration: thanks to...
