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GHANA

GHANA. Ghana Geography . Major Cities Accra (the capital city) pop. Almost 2 million Kumasi (KNUST University) pop. 1.5 million Tamale pop. 360,000 Cape Coast #8 major city (had the slave castle). Accra. Kumasi . Cape coast #8 largest . Major Geographical Features.

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GHANA

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  1. GHANA

  2. Ghana Geography • Major Cities • Accra (the capital city) pop. Almost 2 million • Kumasi (KNUST University) pop. 1.5 million • Tamale pop. 360,000 • Cape Coast #8 major city (had the slave castle)

  3. Accra

  4. Kumasi

  5. Cape coast #8 largest

  6. Major Geographical Features • Four eco regions • Coast-low sandy shores • Plains and scrub with rivers and streams • In the North-high plains • Forested plateau region with Ashanti uplands • World’s largest artificial lake- Lake Volta • Akwapim-Togo Mt. range found along Ghana’s eastern border • Highest point Mt. Afadjato 885 meters • Climate is tropical-warm and has a long rainy season. Generally hot and humid all year round. • Some forests but does not have many of the typical animals you may think of when you think of Africa

  7. Ghana history • Inhabited as early as 3000-4000 BC • Ghana was known for their gold. They did lots of gold trading in N. Africa • In the 16th century Europeans started taking notice and interest in their gold • In the 17th c. the Ashanti people in Ghana led a series of successful military operations and they became a united empire. Kumasi was the capital. • Osei Tutu was the king of the Ashanti. Ashanti empire lasted until the 1800s • In 1471 the Portuguese were the first Europeans to arrive in Ghana (then known as the Gold Coast) • They established trading posts that still stand. • The had slave trade castles and were a major slave trade export country. They warred to acquire slaves to sell and trade.

  8. Ghana history cont. • Britain started gaining control of the Gold Coast in the 1700s • Early 1900s Ghana was progressing economically and educationally. • At the end of WWII Ghana was the richest and most educated territory in West Africa. With this nationalism spread. • In 1947 there was a United Gold Coast Convention to discuss a movement for self-government free from Britain. • Ghana gained its independence in 1956 the leader of their independence movement was Kwame Nkrumah. (he was also their first President) • From 1966-1981 there were several coups and changes in power • 1979 Jerry Rawlings: brought back civilian rule to Ghana • They created a new constitution in 1992 and have had a fairly stable government since.

  9. Culture • Food • Lots of rice and potatoes • Fufu and Jolluf rice • Fan Ice (ice cream in a bag) BEST THING EVER!!!! • Community based • Work together and look after each other • Very hospitable, to them it is rude if you don’t take the time to talk to someone • Funerals • They have the funeral 3-6 months after the person has died. • They give the family time to grieve and then they have a celebration of their life which lasts multiple days and includes bright colors, music, and friends and family speaking of memories

  10. Culture cont. • Religion • Majority claimed to be Christian • Also a large amount of Muslims in the large cities and N. Ghana • Music • Very upbeat • Love to dance • In church they sing and dance for a good 30-45 minutes • Walking businesses/street business • Large amounts of people just walk around town selling items. • They walk up to your car, house etc.

  11. Government • Presidential Representative Democratic Republic • They have a President and Legislative branch (Parliament) • President has some say in legislation • Judicial branch is not connected at all with the Executive and Legislative branch • Constitution of Ghana • Modeled after the US • Checks and balances • Akan of Ghana (chief system) • Works along side of the democratic system • Been around for around a 1300 years • 12 chiefs in Ghana • Give advice to the President but have no real power, more symbolic

  12. Current leaders • President is John DramaniMahama • He took office in July 2012 after their current President died in office • Then he was officially elected in December of 2012 • Elections • Legislative branch has elections every 4 years • President serves up to two 4 year terms

  13. Famous people • OzwaldBoateng: fashion designer • Samia Nkrumah-first female to head a major political party • AbediAyew “Pele”-soccer player captain of the Ghanaian national team • Marcel Desailly –soccer player • Sarkodie: musical artist • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIran2tR_-g

  14. Current events-problems • Sanitation: • Need clean drinking water • Need better garbage/sewage systems • Healthcare • Not easily available to a majority of Ghanaians • Few and crowed • HIV/AIDS • High percent of people in Ghana have HIV/AIDS • Education • Getting better but only 58% females can read. • Poverty • Mainly subsistence agriculture. If a bad season a lot of people suffer

  15. Positives • Economy: Ghana is one of the wealthier nations in Africa • Education: University in Ghana is in the top 25 best colleges in Africa • Tourism: It is one of West Africa’s most visited country. Known for its festivals, good beaches and historical sites (Cape Coast) • Modern: Accra is one of the more modern cities in Western Africa, very safe and easy to get around.

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