Ghana


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Flag Description
Three equal horizontal bands of red (top), yellow, and green with a large black five-pointed star centered in the yellow band; uses the popular pan-african colors of ethiopia; similar to the flag of bolivia, which has a coat of arms centered in the yellow band.

Currency
Cedi.

Astronomy
Today's date is September 6, 2008. There is currently a New Moon.

Location
Western africa, bordering the gulf of guinea, between cote d'ivoire and togo.

Climate
Tropical; warm and comparatively dry along southeast coast; hot and humid in southwest; hot and dry in north.

Terrain
Mostly low plains with dissected plateau in south-central area.

Elevation Extremes
The lowest point is at Atlantic Ocean 0 m. The highest point is at Mount Afadjato 880 m.

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Ghana

This is a map of Ghana. The map illustrates the location of Accra and its proximity to Tema, Tarkwa, Kumasi, and the Gulf of Guinea.

Other countries on this map include: Togo / Burkina Faso / Benin

Ghana News:
Restraint call after Ghana deaths
Ghana's ruling and main opposition parties call for restraint after elections clashes kill three people.
Ghanaian boycotts Olympics race
One of Africa's top sprinters, Ghana's Vida Anim, boycotts the 200m heats over an expenses dispute.

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