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Ghana
GAH-nuh
Ghana (name) means a country in West Africa; official name Republic of Ghana. Example: “Ghana was the first African colony to gain independence from Britain, in 1957.”
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A country in West Africa; official name Republic of Ghana.
"Ghana was the first African colony to gain independence from Britain, in 1957."
How to use Ghana
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe West African country whose capital is Accra.
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_____ was the first African colony to gain independence from Britain, in 1957.
Etymology
Named after the historic Ghana Empire, chosen by scholar J. B. Danquah when the country gained independence, though the modern nation lies south of the old empire's territory.
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What does “Ghana” mean?
The word “Ghana” means a country in West Africa; official name Republic of Ghana. In plain terms, the West African country whose capital is Accra.
How do you pronounce “Ghana”?
“Ghana” is pronounced GAH-nuh (/ˈɡɑnə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Ghana” in a sentence?
Here is “Ghana” used in a sentence: “Ghana was the first African colony to gain independence from Britain, in 1957.”
What part of speech is “Ghana”?
“Ghana” is a name.
Is “Ghana” a common word?
“Ghana” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the capital of Ghana?
The capital of Ghana is Accra, which is also its largest city. Accra sits on the country's Atlantic coast along the Gulf of Guinea.
Where is Ghana located?
Ghana is a country in West Africa, on the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic coast. It borders Ivory Coast to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, and Togo to the east.
What language is spoken in Ghana?
English is the official language of Ghana and is used in government and education. Many indigenous languages are also widely spoken, including Akan, of which Twi is a major form.
What currency does Ghana use?
Ghana's currency is the Ghanaian cedi. It is the official money used throughout the Republic of Ghana.
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