H.E. Mr. Michael A. N. N. Oquaye Esq.
High Commissioner
What do you know about Ghana?
Ghana is considered one of the more stable countries in West Africa since its transition to multi-party democracy in 1992. Formerly known as the Gold Coast, Ghana gained independence from Britain in 1957, becoming the first sub-Saharan nation to break free from colonial rule. The Republic of Ghana, is a country along the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean, in the subregion of West Africa. Ghana is bordered by the Ivory Coast in the west, Burkina Faso in the north, Togo in the east, the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean in the south. Ghana means "Warrior King" in the Soninke language.
What is the national language of Ghana?
English is the official language. Ghana has about 50 indigenous languages (Dakubu, 1996), and the major ones are Akan, Ewe, Ga, Dagaare, and Dagbani.
What is the Capital of Ghana?
Accra is the Capital of Ghana.
What is the religion of Ghana?
Christianity is the largest religion in Ghana. Christian 71.2% (Pentecostal/Charismatic 28.3%, Protestant 18.4%, Catholic 13.1%, other 11.4%), Muslim 17.6%, traditional 5.2%, other 0.8%, none 5.2% (2010 est.).
What is the national game of Ghana?
Football is the national sport of Ghana.
what are minerals of the republic of Ghana?
Ghana is well endowed with substantial mineral resources, the major ones being gold, diamonds, manganese and bauxite. Gold is the predominant mineral produced in the country accounting for over 90% of all mineral revenues annually over the past two decades.
what are the import and export of republic of Ghana?
As with regard to services, Ghana exported USD 7.42 billion worth of services in 2018 while it imported 9.01 billion worth of services. Ghana mainly exports ore and gems, cocoa, woods, oil, fish, and horticultural products. Its main clients are India, China, South Africa, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.