Country Facts

• Full name: Republic of Ghana
• Population: 23.8 million (UN, 2009)
• Capital: Accra
• Area: 238,533 sq km (92,098 sq miles)
• Major languages: English, African languages including Akan, Ewe
• Major religions: Christianity, indigenous beliefs, Islam
• Life expectancy: 56 years (men), 57 years (women) (UN)
• Monetary unit: Cedi
• Main exports: Gold, cocoa, timber, tuna, bauxite, aluminium, manganese ore, diamonds
• GNI per capita: US $670 (World Bank, 2008)
• Internet domain: .gh
• International dialling code: +233

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