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GHANA

GHANA. The Black Stars of West Africa!. LOCATION. West Coast of Africa About the Size of Oregon in the USA Borders the Atlantic Ocean. Lake Volta is the largest Man Made Lake Dense Forests and grasslands take up most of the country. History.

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GHANA

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  1. GHANA The Black Stars of West Africa!

  2. LOCATION • West Coast of Africa • About the Size of Oregon in the USA • Borders the Atlantic Ocean • Lake Volta is the largest Man Made Lake • Dense Forests and grasslands take up most of the country.

  3. History • Known as the GOLD COAST-was known for all the resources… • GOLD • IVORY • SLAVES • Colonized by the English • Independence in 1957, one of the first besides….L…I….B…?

  4. Language • British English • Twi, Fante, and many other languages

  5. Religion • Most people are Christian so they are different than most in the Sahel who practice Islam. • Have a strong faith

  6. Daily Life • Foods • FuFu, KenKey, Banku • Fried Plantain- • red red, • Kelewele • Ampesi-YAM • Jollof • Pineapple • Peanut butter soup • Goat

  7. Daily Life 2 Lots of jewelry-bracelets and anklets, the more you have the more wealth, health, and family you have. • Clothes • USUALLY WHERE THE SAME THING AS US! • For festivals and important events they dress traditional in KENTE CLOTH • Very expensive and elaborate colors and patterns

  8. Daily Life 3 • School • School Uniforms for everyone • Girls and boys have to shave their heads in the middle school and up • Corporal Punishment-hitting and physical abuse

  9. GHANAIAN DAY NAMES!

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