Ghana

Key Facts About Ghana

• •Ghana was the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence from colonial rule in 1957.
• •Accra is one of West Africa's fastest-growing cities and a major economic hub.
• •Ghana is one of the world's leading producers of cocoa and gold.
• •The country has maintained decades of democratic stability, making it a model in the region.
• •Lake Volta, created by the Akosombo Dam, is one of the world's largest man-made lakes.

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