Ghana

About Ghana:

• Location: It is located in West Africa.
• Bordering Countries: It shares its borders with three countries: Côte d’Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, and Togo to the east.
• It is situated on the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean in the subregion of West Africa. 
• The Prime Meridian passes through  it.
• Capital:
• Geographical Features of Ghana:
  • Climate: Generally, the country has a tropical, warm and humid climate.
  • Topography: In Ghana Kwahu Plateau and Gambaga Scarp form major uplands and escarpments.
  • Mountains: Mount Afadjato , Mount Djebobo, Mount Torogbani , all situated east of the Volta River near the Togo border. 
  • Lakes: Lake Volta which is created by the Akosombo Dam and considered as one of the largest artificial lakes globally
  • Rivers: The drainage system is dominated by the Volta River basin, which includes Lake Volta and the Black Volta, White Volta, and Oti rivers. 
  • Natural Resources: Gold, cocoa and more recently oil form the cornerstone of Ghana’s economy and have helped fuel an economic boom.