Ghana

• Full name: Republic of Ghana
• Population: 25.5 million (2012)
• 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: 64 years (men), 66 years (women)
  
• Monetary unit: Cedi
• Main exports: Gold, cocoa, timber, tuna, bauxite, aluminium, manganese ore, diamonds
• GNI per capita: US $1,410 (2011)
• Internet domain: .gh

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