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Ghana, a country on the West Coast of Africa, is one of the most thriving democracies on the continent. It has often been referred to as an "island of peace" in one of the most chaotic regions on earth. It shares boundaries with Togo to the east, la Cote d'Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north and the Gulf of Guinea, to the south. A recent discovery of oil in the Gulf of Guinea could make Ghana an important oil producer and exporter in the next few years.
The country's economy is dominated by agriculture, which employs about 40 percent of the working population. Ghana is one of the leading exporters of cocoa in the world. It is also a significant exporter of commodities such as gold and lumber. A country covering an area of 238,500 square kilometres, Ghana has an estimated population of 22 million, drawn from more than one hundred ethnic groups - each with its own unique language. English, however, is the official language, a legacy of British colonial rule.
In 1957, Ghana (formerly known as the Gold Coast) became the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to gain independence. After leading the country for nine years, the nation's founding president, Kwame Nkrumah was overthrown in a coup d'etat in 1966. After Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana was ruled by a series of military despots with intermittent experiments with democratic rule, most of which were curtailed by military takeovers. The latest and most enduring democratic experiment started in 1992 and it is what has gained recognition for Ghana as a leading democracy in Africa.
Ghana has several tourist attractions such as the castles. Most of the major international airlines fly into and from the international airport in Accra. Domestic air travel is thriving and the country has a vibrant telecommunications sector, with five cellular phone operators and several internet service providers.
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How did Ghana become such a powerful state?
they hed iron spears and lots of wealth and lots of supplies to support their troops.
What country became a powerful trading empire in Weest Africa?
Ghana
Which county's became powerful by controlling trade in west afica?
The country's were Mali , Ghana , Songhai
What kingdom became the most powerful state in southwest Asia?
Egypt became the most powerful state in southwest Asia.
What is main reason that Ghana became a powerful empire in West Africa?
It controlled the gold and salt trade in that region.
What the main reason that Ghana became a powerful empire in West Africa?
It controlled the gold and salt trade in that region.
What is the main reason that Ghana became a powerful empire in West Africa?
It controlled the gold and salt trade in that region.
Where was the Ghana Empire and why was it important?
Ghana was and still is in the North-West of Africa. Ghana was a powerful Kingdom that developed in about 700AD. Ghana was wealthy and powerful because it salt and gold trade at the time. African and Arab Traders met at Kumbi Saleh, the capital of Ghana to exchange goods. The other main items for trade from Ghana were slaves, leather goods and ivory. In return the traders of Ghana bought cloth, weapons and horses, as well as salt from the Arab Traders. After about 600 years, Ghana became part of a new Kingdom called Mali. For over 200 years, it was the most powerful Kingdom in West Africa. Later Mali became part of the Kingdom called Songhay. For a while Songhay controlled gold trade until it was defeated by the Moroccon Army Note: The modern country of Ghana is not in the same place as the ancient kingdom. Modern Ghana used to be a British Colony called Gold Coast, until it became independent.
Did Sparta become the most powerful city state during the golden age?
No, Athens became the most powerful Greek city-state.
What is a difference between the rise to power of the kingdom of Ghana and that of the Umayyad empire?
The Kingdom of Ghana became powerful by taxing gold merchants who passed through its lands. In contrast, the Umayyad Empire extended its power through campaigns of conquest by Islamic armies.
Which kingdom became West Africa's most powerful state?
askia muhammad.
When Athens became too powerful which city-state stood up to them?
sparta
