Ghana
is located on the Gulf of Guinea, only a few degrees north of the Equator, therefore giving it a warm climate. Ghana spans an
area of 238,535 km (92,099 sq mi), and
has an Atlantic coastline that stretches 560 kilometres (350 miles) on the Gulf
of Guinea in Atlantic Ocean to its south. lies between latitudes 4° and 12°N, and longitudes 4°W and 2°E; and the Prime Meridian passes through Ghana, specifically through the industrial
port of Tema.
Ghana is
geographically closer to the "centre" of the world than any other
country in the world.
Republic
of Ghana ,first African nation to
declare independence from European colonization in 1957, is a multinational state and unitary presidential constitutional
republic
This
made Ghana the symbol of Black achievement, helped to
inspire other African nations to seek independence, one of the most stable and developed
countries in Africa,
Ghana's economy is among the largest on the continent and one of the growing in the world. It is a
significant petroleum and natural producer, one of the world's
largest gold and diamond producers, and the second
largest producer of cocoa in the world. Ghana is home to Lake Volta, the largest artificial lake in the world by surface area.
Ghana is Africa’s
fastest growing economy and has developed a remarkable degree of stability. The
West African nation’s growth rates exceed 10 percent in 2012, and it’s
projected to remain relatively high for the next few years. The government of
Ghana has been demonstrating a commitment to investing proceeds into the
country’s social and physical infrastructure, increasing the overall livability
in the nation.
Ghana’s capital
city, Accra, is a sophisticated urban area, with a full range of restaurants,
bars, nightclubs, and increasingly, shopping malls. There are many affluent
areas, including East Legon the location of the city’s only traditional
shopping complex, Accra Mall.
Another popular
option is Osu, locally referred to as “Oxford Street,” where many go to shop
and hang out. The downtown area has seen much development over the last decade
and the range of serviced high-rise apartments makes it an easy location to set
up home quickly.
In addition to
being a wonderful urban home for roughly 20 percent of Ghana’s 20 million total
population,
Accra has become
the leisure destination of choice for affluent Nigerians, who take a quick
45-minute flight to spend time at their Accra weekend homes. The warmth of the
Ghanaian people is an asset and is an important part of what draws visitors to
return to spend leisure time here. The tropical climate is also a plus.
Additional sources: Wikipedia and Atlantablack star.com
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