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Ghana

Ghana map

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.

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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, Moseaso, Shama Junction, Subri, Tamale (about 140 members in total).

Picture story Picture story A new life in Christ (2010)

Picture story Picture story Easter Bible School (2005)

Picture story Picture story In Ghana (1999)