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15 interesting facts about Ghana

Ghana is a big country, but not the largest one in Africa. Its population is almost 24 million people. The word “Ghana” means “Warrior King”. All kings of the medieval West African Ghana Empire called it in such a way. In 1957, Ghana became the first sub-Saharan country in colonial Africa, which gained independence. Continue reading the article to get more info on the most exciting facts about Ghana.

Top 15 facts about Ghana

Top 15 facts about Ghana

Ghana is a very surprising and extraordinary country. Its people are very kind and friendly. So, let us look at top 15 facts about Ghana you probably did not hear about! They are very interesting!

Interesting facts about Ghana

The name of the country is translated from one of the local languages as “Warrior King.”

Top 15 facts about Ghana

Warrior King

The area of Ghana equals the territory of the United Kingdom and the US state of Oregon.

The area of Ghana

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There are 14 official languages in Ghana.

Almost all the forests in Ghana were destroyed during Ghana colonization. Therefore, only in the south of the country, there are still some forests.

Ghanaians are among the most educated people in Africa. About 95% of Ghanaian children study in schools. Ghanaian education is very popular with residents of other countries in Africa.

Education in Ghana

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The seventh part of the Ghanaian population is illegal immigrants from the less favored African countries.

Immigrants in Ghana

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In 1992, for the very first time, mobile communication appeared in Ghana.

Mobile communication in Ghana

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In 2015, Ghana put its first satellite into orbit.

Ghana put its satellite into orbit

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Seafood (fish and various crustaceans) are the basis of traditional Ghanaian cuisine. Local cooks do their best to make the best possible dishes of seafood.

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Top 15 facts about Ghana

Gold symbolizes power in Ghana. The leaders of various local tribes wear the gold jewelry for ceremonial occasions in such a quantity that that gold would be enough to pay off the external debt of Bolivia.

Gold symbolizes power in Ghana

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Europeans brought money in Ghana. Golden sand was widely used as the currency before their arrival.

Money in Ghana

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Contemporary Ghana has been actively trying to save its rich nature destroyed in colonial times. There are more than hundreds of rare species of animals, including elephants, hippos and cheetahs. They live in sixteen reserves of Ghana.

There are many castles of 16-17th centuries on the territory of Ghana. The Portuguese colonialists built them. They are both gorgeous and magnificent.

Castles in Ghana

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Death in Ghana is always the cause for joy but not sorrow. Therefore, people enjoy and have fun at the funerals. They believe that it is the best way to pay their last tribute to the deceased.

Funerals in Ghana

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Most Ghanaians believe that a day of the week, on which a person was born, influences destiny very much. It is broadly supposed that this has a huge impact on fate. All children receive either a first or a second name according to the day of the week. For example, the name of the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations, Kofi Annan, means “Friday”.

Kofi Annan is from Ghana

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Conclusion

Now you know some more interesting fact and figures about Ghana. Of course, there is much more amazing information about this beautiful country. If you know some exclusive facts about Ghana, please, share them in the comments below.

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