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Ghanaat a Glance

LocationWestern Africa, bordering the Gulf of Guinea, between Cote D’Ivoire and Togo

Population21,029,853

Population Growth Rate1.25%

ReligionsChristian 63%, Muslim 16%, indigenous beliefs 21%

Languages English (official), African languages (including Akan, Moshi-Dagomba, Ewe, and Ga)

Literacy
definition:   age 15 and over can read and write
total population:  74.8%
male: 82.7%
female:  67.1% (2003 est.)

Related Resources
CIA Fact Book - Ghana