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Ghana

presidential republic

<p>Ghana is a multiethnic country rich in natural resources and is one of the most stable and democratic countries in West Africa. Ghana has been inhabited for at least several thousand years, but little is known about its early inhabitants. By the 12th century, the gold trade started to boom in Bono (Bonoman) state in what is today southern Ghana, and it became the genesis of the Akan people's power and wealth in the region.

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CapitalAccra
Population35.3M
GDP$243.1B
Area238,533 km²
Currencycedis (GHC) per US dollar -

Leadership

Head of State

John Mahama

Since 2025

Head of Government

Nana Akufo-Addo

Since 2017

At a Glance

Population

35.3M

GDP (PPP)

$243B

Global Rankings

156thGDP per Capitaof 21770thGDP (PPP)of 219178thLife Expectancyof 22644thPopulationof 23382nd

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