Ghana's population is concentrated along the coast and in the principal cities of Accra and Kumasi. Most Ghanaians descended from migrating tribes that probably came down the Volta River valley at the beginning of the 13th century. Ethnically, Ghana is divided into small groups speaking more than 50 languages and dialects. Among the more important linguistic groups are the Akans, which include the Fantis along the coast and the Ashantis in the forest region north of the coast; the Guans, on the plains of the Volta River; the Ga- and Ewe-speaking peoples of the south and southeast; and the Moshi-Dagomba-speaking tribes of the northern and upper regions. English, the official and commercial language, is taught in all the schools.

Ghana is the gateway to Africa and a very important tourist center. The people love tourists and always welcome them. Hospitality is part of the Ghanaian culture; we love people, especially, foreigners. Ghana is a small country

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as compared to Nigeria, but we are the trail blazers or torchbearers in Africa. We were the first black African country to gain independence from Britain to set the trail for political and economic emancipation of Africa, under the dynamic leadership of our first president, Kwame Nkrumah.

We are one country, one people, one destiny. Here you find a country united in diversity of tribes, cultures, customs, languages and religions. There are over one thousand different dialects in Ghana but English is the official language and is widely spoken. There are about 22 million people in an area of 91, 843 sq. miles, with a coastline of 334 miles long,.In spite of the different cultures, languages and customs, we get along very well with inter marriages across the length and the breath of the country. As compared to other African countries, Ghana is most peaceful. We have a democratic form of government, much like the American system. Christianity is predominant, with churches almost everywhere, especially, in the towns and cities. These are also Muslims and traditional religions.