The official name of Ghana is Republic of Ghana. Ghana is situated in West Africa.
The official name of Ghana is Republic of Ghana.
Ghana is situated in West Africa. Ghana is surrounded by Cote d’lvoire
to the west side, bordered by Burkina Faso to the north side, and
bordered by Togo to the east side and bordered by Gulf og Guinea to the
south side. The word of Ghana means Warrior King. The word Ghana is
derived from the earliest Ghana Empire. The Ghana Empire is almost 600
miles away from north and west of the modern Ghana. The recent President
of Ghana of is John Atta Mills. President John Atta Mills was also
elected in 2009 with the vote difference of 40,000 between his party and
the New Patriotic Party. In 2011 he again won by 2,771 votes which
represent about 96.9% of total cast votes. The country of Ghana is
divided in to 10 directorial regions and then these are further divided
in to 170 districts. The regions of Ghana are Ashnti and the Ashnti
capital name is Kumasi. The second region of Ghana is Brong Ahafo and
the name of capital is Sunyani. The third region is Central and the
capital name is Cape Coast.
The fourth region is Eastern and the
capital name is Koforidua. The fifth region is Greater Accra and the
capital name is Accra. The sixth region of Ghana is Northern and the
capital name is Tamale. The seventh region of Ghana is Upper East and
the capital is Bolgatanga. The eighth region of Ghana is Upper West and
the capital is Wa. The ninth region of Ghana is Volta and the capital is
Ho and the tenth region of Ghana is Western and the capital name is
Takoradi. In 2009 Ghana is ranked 53rd slightest failed state in the
world. Ghana is also the second failed state in Africa. The first failed
state in Africa is Mauritius. There are ten secretarial regions which
are separated in to 138 districts; every district has its own district
assembly. The districts have a variety of types of councils which
includes 58 town or area councils, 108 zonal councils and 626 area
councils. In 1992 the Political parties become legal. The main political
parties in Ghana are the National Democratic Congress, New Patriotic
Party and Convention Peoples Party. The National Democratic Party of
Ghana won the parliamentary elections in 1992, 1996 and 2008.
The
New Patriotic party won elections in 2000 and 2004. Ghana has a very
good foreign policy. Ghana has good relations with many foreign
countries. Ghana is also an active member of African Union and United
Nations. Diplomats and Politicians of Ghana hold strong positions in
many International organizations. Kofi Annan was Secretary General of
United Nations. Kofi Anann was a diplomat of Ghana. The Economy of Ghana
is growing very fast. The Ghana for its economy is listed as The
World’s most growing economy in 2011. The value of national currency
also rises. Islam is dominant region in Ghana but also many Christian
populations are living. The relation between Muslims and Christians are
remarkably very good.
