Ghana

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/ghana

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Ghana?West Africa, situated on the Gulf of Guinea
2. How many people live in Ghana?Approximately 35 million inhabitants
3. How big is Ghana?239,567 km² (92,497 sq mi)
4. What is the capital of Ghana?Accra
5. What language do people speak in Ghana?English (official); numerous indigenous languages including Akan, Ewe, Ga, and Dagbani
6. When was Ghana built?Independence achieved on March 6, 1957

Unitary Constitutional Democracy: A system of government where power is centralized and operates under a constitution with democratic principles.
Sovereignty: The supreme power or authority of a state to govern itself.
Pan-African Movement: An international movement that aims to encourage and strengthen bonds of solidarity among all indigenous and diaspora peoples of African descent.
Commodities: Raw materials or primary agricultural products that can be bought and sold, such as gold, cocoa, and oil.