A SHORT PRESENTATION ABOUT OUR MOTHERLAND, .

Presented by; Benjamin,Rahmatu and Gabriel. Our National Anthem MAP OF AFRICA AND GHANA A NATURAL STONE IN A FORMATION OF AFRICA MAP IN First Current president of Ghana • Osagyefo Dr. • His Excellency Nana Addo Danquah Akuffo-Addo

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC Ghana flag MEANINING OF GHANA FLAG COLOURS

RED: The red symbolizes the bloodshed and struggles for independence

YELLOW/: It symbolizes the country’s minerals wealth

GREEN: It symbolizes the country’s forest and natural wealth

BLACK STAR: Symbolizes Africa Emancipation • Ghana was colonized by; • The British till 1957

BRIEF MORE ABOUT GHANA

• Gained independence on 6th March 1957 • Located in West Africa • Capital is • Official language is English ( over 70 local languages) • Currency is cedi (¢) • Three Major Religion: Christianity, Islam and African traditional religion (ATR) • Population is 31,732,129 million ( 2020) • Current president is Nana Addo Dankwa Akoffu Addo • Ghana has sixteen regions and 216 districts • Motto of Ghana is freedom and justice • Over 70 tribes( largest Akan) • GHANA IS THE 1ST BLACK AFRICAN NATION TO GAIN INDEPENDENCE FROM COLONIAL RULE.

• New year January 1 • March • Worker's day May 1 • African union day May 25 • Republic day 1 • Founders' day September 21 • Farmer's day : first Friday of every • day December 25 • December 26 • Eid ul- fitr • Eidul – Adha • • Monday The GHANAIAN CULTURE

BASIC CROSS CULTUAL PRINCIPLES Basic etiquette • Ask, listen and observe • Learn the proper ways of using • Patience, tolerance and your right and left hand understanding • Greetings are important • Communal value • Always use title of respect when • Languages addressing someone • Spiritual values • It is not acceptable to wear sandal or flip-flops into someone’s house Gold

What is Ghana Cocoa well known for ? Timber GOLD • Thus, the main focus of Ghana's mining and minerals development industry remains focused on gold. Ghana is Africa's largest gold producer, producing 130,000 tons in 2021 COCOA

• Cocoa is the chief agricultural export of Ghana and the country's main cash crop. Behind Ivory Coast,Ghana is the second largest cocoa exporter in the world SOME COCOA PRODUCTS FROM GHANA Exported products

Timber Cashew Cocoa

Diamond Cotton GOLD GHANAIAN CLOTHING KENTE ( SOUTHERN) NORTHERN KENTE GHANAIAN PRINTS MORE CLOTHING ACCESSORIES SOME GHANAIAN DISHES

• FUFU • JOLLOF • BANKU • WAAKYE MORE FOOD

• KENKEY • RICE BALL • AMPESIE • TOU-ZAAFI TYPES OF HOUSING IN GHANA INCLUDES; Flats Bungalows and quarters COMPOUND HOUSES TRADITIONAL MUD HOUSES Some Pictures from Ghana Fuel or filling stations City buses MARRIAGES IN NORTHERN WELCOME TO THE NORTH EAST REGION OF GHANA ( ). WHAT NORTH EAST IS KNOWN FOR? SHEABUTTER PROCESSING CCI PARTICIPANTS IN GHANA (2020/2021) • Ghana national theatre • Independence Square () • Laribanga mosque A FEW • Kakum national park • Nzulezu village PLACES TO • Aburi gardens • Kintampo waterfalls VISIT WHEN • castle IN GHANA • Paga crocodile pond • National Mole park • Nakpanduri Escarpment • Bunkpurugu Stone(Formation of Africa map) The Ghana National Theatre Black star Square Laribanga Mosque NZULEZU VILLAGE Aburi Botanical Gardens Kintampo Waterfalls KAKUM NATIONAL PARK PAGA CROCODILE POND National mole park AMERICAN PAST PRESIDENTS VISIT TO GHANA

• EX-President George W. Bush arrives in Ghana on February 19th, 2008.

• Ex-President Barrack Obama also visited Ghana This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA on July 11th, 2009.

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA KOTOKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Some Local Dance from Ghana “Y3 da moa si” “Nawuni dee me suhugu” “Niipook”

Thank you all for your attention.