The country's economy is dominated by agriculture, which employs about 40 percent of the working population. Ghana is one of the leading exporters of cocoa,Timber and Gold in the world. It is also a significant exporter of commodities such as gold and lumber.

A country covering an area of 238,500 square kilometres, Ghana has an estimated population of 25,199,609 (July 2013 est.), drawn from more than one hundred ethnic groups - each with its own unique language. English, however, is the official language

a legacy of British colonial rule. In 1957, Ghana (formerly known as the Gold Coast) became the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to gain independence. After leading the country for nine years, the nation's founding president, Kwame Nkrumah was overthrown in a coup d'etat

Ghana has several tourist attractions such as the castles. Most of the major international airlines fly into and from the international airport in Accra. Domestic air travel is thriving and the country has a vibrant telecommunications sector, with six cellular phone operators

Facts about Ghanaian Gold [Infographic] Gold has been mined in Ghana for over 1,000 years, and is Africa's second-largest gold producer after South Africa. The estimated value of all the gold in Ghana's Ashanti Belt is around $200 million, with each 8 acre area producing

GOLD MINING IS AN $8 TRILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY Gold is produced on nearly every continent on earth, with 20% of all output originating from small-scale, artisanal mines which employ nearly 100 million people

OVER 1 MILLION CHILDREN WORK AS MINERS WORLDWIDE Most work to support their families in developing countries where the ​average wage is two dollars a day. With the potential to earn much more in the mines, many drop out of school permanently.

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Doing business in Ghana can at times prove to be different from doing business in Other African Countries. Over the years, Ghana has caught the eye of foreign investors and companies seeking to explore business opportunities in the country and other parts of West Africa.

Formerly Gold Coast, Ghana became independent from Britain on March 6, 1957, and was the first black African colony to achieve independence.

The European power struggles in Ghana between the 15th and 19th centuries started with the Portuguese who built Elmina Castle in 1482 followed by the Dutch, Swedes, Danes, Prussians and the British looking for fortunes in gold and ivory.

This intense commercial rivalry ended with the growth of the tragic trade in slaves - all 42 European castles and fortifications being used as dungeons for the millions who lost their lives or whose descendants compose the African diaspora today.

The capital in Ghana is Accra and is located on the Greenwich Meridian, with a population of about 3 million. Weatherwise Northern Ghana has a rainy season from about April to October.

The rest of the year it is hot and dry with temperatures up to 38 C. In southern Ghana the rains last from April to June and again from September to October. Generally temperatures are between 21 C and 32 C.

AIRPORT: Kotoka International Airport is situated 12km from Accra city centre. Domestic Airports are located at Kumasi (Ashanti Region), Sunyani (Brong Ahafo Region) Tamale (Northern Region) and Takoradi (Western Region). Hotel shuttle buses and taxis are available.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS AND VISAS: A valid passport is required by all visitors and visa (except for citizens of ECOWAS states).

The structure of the Ghanaian economy is not expected to change significantly in the short to medium terms. The current structure has the characteristics of a mature or stable economy, where growth in the industry and services sectors drives overall economic growth.

There are a number of agriculture and industry related policy initiatives which are expected to drive growth.