Ghana Republic of Ghana

Capital Accra Area 92,456 sq mi 239,460 sq km Population 20,467,747 est 2003 Largest city Accra pop. 1,661,400 Languages English (official), African languages (including Akan, Ahafo, Brong, Moshi-Dagomba, Ewe, Ga, Twi) Peoples Black African 98.5% (major tribes - Akan 44%, Moshi-Dagomba 16%, Ewe 13%, Ga 8%, Gurma 3%, Yoruba 1%), European and other 1.5% (1998) Religion Christian 63%, Islam 16%, indigenous beliefs 21% Life Expectancy total population: 56.27 years male: 55.36 years female: 57.22 years (2004 est.) Literacy total population: 74.8% male: 82.7% female: 67.1% (2003 est.) Suffrage 18 years of age; universal Government Constitutional democracy back to Africa Map