Ghana
West Africa · gold and cocoa · coastal country · diverse landscapes
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West African gem. Ghana is a country in West Africa bordered by the Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, and Togo, with the Gulf of Guinea and Atlantic Ocean on its southern coast.
Bustling population. Over 35 million people call Ghana home, making it the second-most populous country in West Africa and the thirteenth-most populous in all of Africa.
Many different habitats. Ghana's 239,567 square kilometers contain everything from coastal savannas to tropical rainforests, creating homes for amazing plants and animals.
Capital city Accra. Accra is Ghana's largest city and the busy heart of the country, where millions of people live and work.
Golden history. Ghana was one of the first African nations to gain independence and has a powerful history connected to gold trade and kingdoms.
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