Facts
Population of 31 million
The capital of Ghana is Accra
The official language is English
Ghana is a republic
Ghana produces the second-largest amount of cocoa beans
Ghana is the second-largest producer of gold in Africa
Popular food
Jollof rice: rice made with tomato sauce served with meat or fish
Waakye: beans and rice with various side dishes
Kelewele: fried plantains spiced with pepper, ginger, or garlic
Omo tuo: boiled rice balls