Ghana president

John Dramani Mahama was sworn in as Ghana’s president for a third term.

• Ghana is situated in West Africa, bordered by Côte d’Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea to the south.
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• Ghana is one of the world’s largest producers of gold and cocoa.
• Climate:The country experiences a tropical climate with two main seasons: wet and dry.
• Geographical Features:The highest peak is Mount Afadja, part of the Akwapim-Togo Ranges. Major rivers include the Volta River, Black Volta, White Volta, Pra, and Tano.
• Historical Fact:Formerly known as the Gold Coast, Ghana was the first black African country south of the Sahara to achieve independence from colonial rule in 1957.