Random Facts About Ghana

• Ghana was once known as the gold coast, as the country is the second largest producer of gold in Africa.
• Ghana is the world's second largest producer of cocoa beans, but they don't eat chocolate
• Is the closest country to 0 longitude and 0 latitude.

• Accra, the capital, is a large city with a population of 4.1m.
• Lake Volta is the largest artificial lake in the world. It extends for over 320 miles and can be seen from space.
• Life expectancy is 60yrs
• Half the population is under the age of 20
• Ghana has a population of 27 million people. Idaho has 1 million in the same space. 
• Ghana has a space program and plans to launch a satellite in 2015!
• Malaria is a major disease carried by mosquitos which thrive in the warm wet climate.
• The colourful national costume is made from hand woven cloth called 'kente'.
• Ghana has two climates, really hot & humid/rainy, and hot,dry & dusty (sand and dirt blowing off the Sahara Desert).