Where is Ghana?

Ghana is a country of about 23 million people, located on Africa's gold coast. It is located just a few degrees above the equator and the Greenwich Meridian passes directly through part of the country. Ghana gained independence from Britain in 1957 and has been one of Africa's most politically stable countries (let's hope it stays that way!). Ghana has a long and storied history, and Ghana itself is named after an Empire that lasted from approximately 4th to 13th centuries. Today, Ghana is rich in natural resources like gold, diamonds, timber, and oil (a sizable discovery was made recently). Despite this, they still suffer from many of the developmental problems common in Africa. (click on the map to see an enlarged picture)