Ghana

The country changes from tropical forest in the south to savanna in the north. It was formerly the Gold Coast, a British colony until 1957. It has suffered many coups since 1966, but is currently under a civilian government and has recently made economic progress. Employment is mainly in agriculture: the country is a major producer of cocoa. Other exports include gold, diamonds and timber.

Population: 23 million. Language: English, plus 6 major native languages. Main religions: traditional, Muslim, Christian.

Link man

Correspondence team leader

CBM activities Two annual visits, often including a Bible School at Kumasi, attended by most brethren and sisters.

Ecclesias Accra, Adjoum, Cape Coast, Kumasi, Moseaso, Shama Junction, Subri, Tamale (about 160 members in total).

Picture story In Ghana (1999)

Picture story Easter Bible School (2005)