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Photo: Erik Kristensen, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.Embark on an exciting journey through Ghana! Test your knowledge of this West African gem's rich history, vibrant culture, unique geography, and famous figures.
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Ghana is the world's second-largest exporter of cocoa beans, after Ivory Coast. It all started in the 1870s, when a blacksmith named Tetteh Quarshie brought cocoa beans home from the island of Fernando Po, today's Bioko, and planted them.
Photo: Francesco Veronesi (on Flickr), Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0.
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Kofi Annan served as the head of the United Nations from 1997 to 2006. He was highly respected for his diplomatic efforts, particularly in combating HIV in Africa and launching the UN Global Compact. He remains a symbol of global peace and pride for Ghana, having dedicated his entire life to international service.
Photo: US Mission in Geneva, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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Waakye is a beloved breakfast all over Ghana. Its reddish-brown colour comes from dried red sorghum leaves that are cooked with the rice and beans and taken out before eating. Its name comes from the Dagbani language of northern Ghana, where it refers to a kind of bean.
Photo: daSupremo, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Mole National Park is Ghana's largest and oldest wildlife refuge. It is highly popular for its walking safaris, which allow visitors to safely observe majestic African bush elephants on foot alongside experienced rangers. The park also hosts leopards, hyenas, and over 300 different species of birds.
Photo: Stig Nygaard, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
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Kakum National Park's famous canopy walkway consists of seven suspension bridges spanning over 330 meters. It is one of only a few such walkways in Africa, offering a bird's-eye view of the lush rainforest. The park itself is home to endangered species, including the elusive forest elephant and the Diana monkey.
Photo: Original uploader was Chiappinik at it.wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.5 it.
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Osu Castle, built in the 1660s, has served as the seat of government for various administrations throughout Ghana's history. Located right on the coast of Accra, it has a complex past, having transitioned from a slave-trading post to a presidential palace, and it is now open to the public as a historical museum.
Photo: Twi inaccr, Wikimedia Commons, CC0.
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Adinkra symbols were originally created by the Akan people for printing on cloth used during funerals and special ceremonies. Each symbol represents a specific proverb or historical concept. Today, these beautiful designs are used worldwide on everything from corporate logos to modern fashion and architecture.
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Tema is home to Ghana's largest seaport, and the Greenwich Meridian runs straight through the city. About 630 kilometres due south, out in the Gulf of Guinea, lies the famous spot where the Prime Meridian meets the Equator.
Photo: Own work, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Lake Bosumtwi was formed by a meteorite impact over one million years ago. The Ashanti people consider the lake sacred and traditionally believe that the souls of the dead come here to say goodbye to the god Twi. Because of its sacred status, custom dictates that only wooden planks called paduas can be used to fish on its waters, rather than modern boats.
Photo: NASA Earth Observatory images by Michala Garrison, using Landsat data from the U, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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Kente cloth originated with the Akan people, who traditionally wove it on horizontal strip looms. The colorful patterns are highly symbolic; for example, yellow represents royalty and wealth, while green signifies growth and spiritual renewal. Historically, this prestigious fabric was reserved exclusively for kings and chiefs.
Photo: Bottracker, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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