1. Republic of Ghana How they ended up speaking English...and more...

3. African colonization

12. Kwame Nkruma Kwame Nkruma was a very important figure in Ghana’s independence. He was the first Government Chief (1957-1960) and president (1960-1966) of Ghana.

13. He had a radical panafrican political identity and eventually, he shifted to a dictatorial goverment, creating a one-party regime. He also self-proclaimed perpetual president and promoted cult to himself. He was overthrown in 1966 by a military coupe d’etat and lived in exile his last years, invited by Guinea’s president. He died in Bucarest in 1972.

14. Ghana Today

22. Population

24. The country is divided in 10 regions: North East West Central Superior East Superior West Volta Ashanti Brong-Ahafo Great Accra

26. Accra: capital city of Ghana

27. Kumasi (Ashanti region)

28. Typical village in Northern Ghana

33. Ghana’s flag Red represents the blood of those who died in the country's struggle for independence, Gold stands for the minerals wealth, while Green symbolizes the rich forest. The Black star represents the lonestar of African freedom.

34. Ghana’s coat of arms

37. Nyankonton

39. Akyempem

40. Traditional garments

48. Jollof Rice

49. Benne Cakes

50. Avocado with smoked fish

51. Kele wele

52. Beef Khebab

53. Ashanti chicken