Ghana

by Barbara Aoki Poisson

Overview

Ghana, located on the Atlantic coast of West Africa, was once known as the Gold Coast because of its vast deposits of this precious mineral. In the 14th and 15th centuries Ghana was the home of powerful African kingdoms that traded both gold and slaves. Ghana's wealth attracted Europeans, and the British eventually incorporated the land into their empire. In 1957 Ghana became one of the first African countries to win independence—an event that inspired nationalist movements throughout the rest of the continent. Although most of Ghana's history as an independent nation has been marked by political strife, the situation seems to be improving. The country is now considered to be a stable democracy, as government power has been peacefully transferred several times since 2001.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781422294369
Publisher:	Mason Crest
Publication date:	09/02/2014
Series:	Evolution of Africa's Major Nations Series
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	80
Lexile:	1200L (what's this?)
File size:	10 MB
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction Robert I. Rotberg 6

Land of Natural Wonders 11

From Empire to Republic 19

Governing the Black Star of Africa 29

A Hopeful Economy 35

A Vibrant Ethnic Tapestry 47

Ghana's Cities: Tradition and Innovation 59

A Calendar of Ghanaian Festivals 66

Recipes 68

Glossary 70

Project and Report Ideas 72

Chronology 74

Further Reading/Internet Resources 76

For More Information 77

Index 78