Ghana is located on the southern coast of West Africa. In 1956, Ghana became the first African nation to gain independence.
Ghana, with its democratically elected government, has enjoyed peace
and relative prosperity. Home to over 35 ethnic groups speaking at
least 42 local languages, Ghana is rich and diverse in culture. An
epicenter of the Atlantic Slave Trade, Ghana has strong historic ties
to America.
Barack Obama selected Accra for his first visit to Africa as President.