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40 Fun Facts About Ghana, The Pride Of West Africa by Osariemen12: 5:45pm On Oct 20, 2022
Facts about Ghana in West Africa �� You may not know:

1. Ghana �� passport is the most powerful passport in West Africa.

2. Most number of best secondary schools in west africa, Ghana ��top the list.

3. Best infrastructure In West Africa ranked by Africa Infrastructure Development Index(AIDI) , Ghana is the second best after Cape verde In West Africa.

4. Ghana�� is ranked the most peaceful country in west Africa.

5. Ghana�� has the 2nd biggest economy in west Africa after Nigeria ��.

6. Ghana �� cedi ranked as the strongest currency in West Africa. (Strongest is different from Best Performing)

7. The largest port in west and central Africa is found in Ghana�� (Tema port).

8. The best Airport in west Africa is found in Ghana �� " Kotaka international Airport".

9. Ghana �� and cape verde are the only countries in west ranked with middle-best quality of life.

10 Accra�� is the best place to move to In west Africa and the most visited place in West Africa , also the second richest city in west after Lagos.

11. Ghana �� is West Africa country with highest Europeans population.

12. Largest Social Science faculty building in west is found in Ghana, KNUST.

13. Biggest mall in west Africa is in Ghana ��, West Hills malls and Ghana International Mall.

14. Biggest artificial lake in the world, lake Volta is in Ghana ��.

15. Biggest indoor market, Kumasi Central market is Ghana ��.

16. Biggest hotel in Africa, the rock city hotel is Ghana ��

17. Biggest interchanges in West Africa, Pokuase Interchange is in Ghana ��.

18. Longest canopy walk way at Peninsula Resort is in Ghana ��.

19. Best Beaches ⛱ are in Ghana.

20. Biggest dam in West Africa is Ghana ��.

21. Largest drone delivery system in the world is Ghana ��.

22. Ghana has the highest percentage of people having access to electricity (85%) and water�.

23. Ghana has the Cheapest data cost ($0.46) and electricity cost ($0.61 ) in West Africa.

24. Ghana has the biggest hospital in west Africa by area with The University of Ghana Medical Centre ( 200 sm2) and by bed capacity with the Korle-Bu Teachaing hospital 2000 beds capacity �.

25. Ghana has the highest literacy rate in West Africa.

26. Ghana is the most political stable country in west Africa �.

27. Ghana is the first sub saharan country to gain independence (6th March 1957).

28. Ghana means "warrior king" and was the title used by the Rulers of the ancient Wagadu Empire (famously, Ghana Empire).

29. 'Kente' originated from Ghana and in recent years became the iconic symbol of the black race across the world.

30. Ghana has the biggest man-made lake by surface area in the world called Lake Volta.

31. The capital of Ghana is Accra.

32. The currency of Ghana is called cedi and it is one of the strongest currencies in Africa.

33. Ghana is currently the largest producer of Gold in Africa and the second largest producer of Cocoa in the World after Ivory Coast.

34. Ghana is in Western Africa,between Cote d' voire and Togo and borders the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean.

35. Ghana has the biggest greenhouse in West Africa �

36. Ghana has the biggest resort in west and central Africa is the Safari Valley Resort

37. Ghana has the biggest shea butter factory in Africa.

38. Ghana's President is the only West African President to be awarded African of the Year.

39. Ghana is the most digitised nation in West Africa.

40. Ghana Black stars has won the most Afcon in West Africa.

Re: 40 Fun Facts About Ghana, The Pride Of West Africa by Gongoozler: 6:40pm On Oct 20, 2022
Good to know
Re: 40 Fun Facts About Ghana, The Pride Of West Africa by Obidient4life3: 7:14pm On Oct 20, 2022
Nigeria is an overrated slum sha... Even Zimbabwe fine pass Nigeria!
Re: 40 Fun Facts About Ghana, The Pride Of West Africa by Didijiji: 7:31pm On Oct 20, 2022
Una currency nkor?

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