Localisation: Western Africa, bordering the Gulf of Guinea, between Cote d'Ivoire and Togo
Coordonnées géographiques: 8° 0' N, 2° 0' W
Côte: 539 km km
Climat: tropical; warm and comparatively dry along southeast coast; hot and humid in southwest; hot and dry in north
Relief: mostly low plains with dissected plateau in south-central area
Sommets: lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m highest point: Mount Afadjato 880 m
Risques naturels: dry, dusty, northeastern harmattan winds occur from January to March; droughts. ecurrent drought in north severely affects agricultural activities; deforestation; overgrazing; soil erosion; poaching and habitat destruction threatens wildlife populations; water pollution; inadequate supplies of potable water
Monnaie: cedi (GHC)
Population:
Langues: Asante 14.8%, Ewe 12.7%, Fante 9.9%, Boron (Brong) 4.6%, Dagomba 4.3%, Dangme 4.3%, Dagarte (Dagaba) 3.7%, Akyem 3.4%, Ga 3.4%, Akuapem 2.9%, other 36.1% (includes English (official)) (2000 census)
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