Welcome to Ghana, a democratic nation in Africa
Ghana and the U.S.
Did you know-In more than three decades, Ghana has maintained cordial diplomatic relations with the United States of America. Curiously America in the 1970s, was named Shirley Temple Black, a former world-famous actress, ambassador of Ghana, at the time a pro-Soviet nation. Because of its exemplary democracy, three U.S. presidents have visited the country in recent decades. The English-speaking nation was visited by Bill Clinton in March 1998. Ten years later, the Chief of the United States George Walker Bush arrived for an official visit. Finally, Barack Obama paid a state visit to the Republic in July 2009.During his visit to Ghana, said, "The continent Africa is a place of extraordinary promise and challenge. We will not be able to deliver on those promises unless we see better governance.
Geography
Did you know "The Republic of Ghana covers approximately 92,100 miles square (238,540 square kilometers). This speaks English is located on the southern coast of West Africa. Curiously, it is surrounded by three former French colonies: from Cote d 'Ivoire (Ivory Coast called once) to the west, Togo (one of the world's smallest republics) to the east, Burkina Faso (formerly Upper Volta) in the north and the south Atlantic Ocean. This nation is covered by wetlands, savannas, and rainforests. Accra – a town with many historic buildings, is the nation's capital.
National Maravillas
Did you-Lake Volta is one of the largest artificial lakes in the world (more than twice the size of Rhode Island).
World famous persons
Did you - Ghana is the birthplace of Kofi Annan, who was Secretary General United Nations from 1997 to 2001. In the meantime, was the second African to be appointed as Secretary General after Boutros Boutros-Ghali (Egypt). Indeed, no other black diplomat had won this position. Born into a wealthy family, Mr. Annan, an expert on the world's problems, a native of Kumasi, the country the second largest city. Like Nelson Mandela (South African leader) Anwar Sadat (Nobel Peace Prize) and Abebe Bikila (Ethiopia's Olympic champion), Mr. Annan, a trained diplomat, is one of the most respected people in the African continent.
Gold Coast
Did you know you-When the British conquered it in the 19th century, the African country was renamed the Gold Coast.
Democracy
Did you know Today you, "Ghana is a beacon of democracy – with a good human rights – in West Africa. After decades of military rule, this corner of the planet became a democratic nation – "the envy of West Africa" – in the 1990s. During this period, A new multiparty constitution, backed by the ruler of Ghana, Jerry Rawlings, was proclaimed on 28 April 1992, and became home to several parties politicians. Therefore, the presidents that followed were all democratic leaders. Before 1992, the censorship imposed by dictators, including Kwame Nkrumah (1957-66) and other warlords. From the 2000s onwards, has intensified its efforts to build a strong democracy. And in December 2008, John Evans Atta Mills a lawyer educated in Britain, was sworn in as head of state, has become the nation's democratic president second in the 21th century. Because of this, is a of the best democracies in sub-Saharan Africa.
Football
Did you-Soccer-a legacy of British rule-from has long been king in the country since the 1970s and most of his idols play in Europe. Despite the exodus, the country is one of the best teams of developing countries in the world. Ghana has qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup with Nigeria, Algeria, Cameroon and Côte d'Ivoire and other countries.
Continental Titles:
1963: African Nations Cup – winner
1965: African Nations Cup winner
1968: African Nations Cup-1ra finalist
1970 African Championship runner-1ra
1978: "Champion of the continental tournament
1978: All-Africa Games the bronze medal
1982: champion of the continental tournament
1992 African Championship runner-1
Alejandro Guevara Onofre: Freelance writer. Alejandro is author of a host of articles/essays about over 220 countries and dependencies (and American States as well), from ecology, history, tourism and national heroes to Olympic sports, foreign relations, and wildlife. In addition, he has published some books on women’s rights, among them “History of the Women in America” and “Famous Americans”.
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