Facts About Ghana; The 2nd Most Peaceful Country in Africa

Ghana was recently ranked the 2nd most peaceful country in Africa after Mauritius in a Global Peace Index Report. What this means is, that Ghana is more peaceful to live in, tour, and even invest in.

Below are some facts about Ghana that you must know before visiting. Some are fun:

- The colorful national costume of Ghana is made from handwoven cloth called kente. It consists of separate strips sewn together and is a kind of cotton and silk fabric.

- Ghana thrives in the world of cocoa production. It is the leading agricultural export of the country. They are second only to the Ivory Coast, making them the second-largest cocoa exporter on the planet.

- Ghana is also the largest producer of gold in Africa.

- Lake Volta, found in the Volta Region of Ghana is known as the world’s biggest man-made lake. It is an impressive 250 miles long.

- Although English and Akan are the two most spoken languages in Ghana, the Ghanaians still talk more than 40 languages throughout the country’s 10 regions.

- The capital city of Ghana is named Accra. Its name translates to “ants.” The name was gained because of the anthills that used to surround the city.