Ghana Ghana has a market-based economy with relatively few policy barriers to trade and investment, in comparison with other countries in the region. It is well-endowed with natural resources – agriculture accounts for nearly one-quarter of GDP and employs more than half of the workforce, mainly small landholders. The services sector accounts for about half of GDP. Gold and cocoa exports are major sources of foreign exchange. Expansion of the country’s oil industry is expected to boost economic growth. Name Republic of Ghana Capital Accra Frequency of elections Every four years Name of parliament Parliament of Ghana Parliament website www.parliament.gh Languages Asante, Ewe, Fante, Boron (Brong), Dagomba, Dangme, Dagarte (Dagaba), Akyem, Ga, Akuapem, English Area 238 533 km2 Population 25 758 108 (July 2014 est) Imports Capital equipment, refined petroleum, foodstuffs Exports Oil, gold, cocoa, timber, tuna, bauxite, aluminium, manganese ore, diamonds, horticultural products Currency Cedi Source: CIA World Factbook Image: Greatstock/Corbis
