Ap Human Geography Ghana

Ghana happens to be an extremely diverse, culturally beautiful, and thriving country in West Africa, officially named Republic of Ghana. To understand the history of Ghana, its people and the conditions of public health and environmental care, we must first understand its geographical conditions. Ghana is located between Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) and Togo. The northern border consists of the country Burkina Faso and the southern border consists of the Gulf of Guinea. Over 50% of Ghana's land lies above sea level (Africa 2017). Ghana's land includes the coastal plains, the forest zone, and the northern savannah, all of which contribute to the lifestyle in Ghana. The coastal plains are able to provide natural vegitation including scrub and

The Ghan people were known as hunter-gatherers who settled in small communities within the development of agriculture and animal-rearing. The other four groups include the Mole-Dagbani of the Northern Region, the Ewe east of Lake Volta, the Ga-Adangbe of the East and the largest population, the Akan who reside across the south and center of Ghana (People & Culture 2017). Ghanaian culture is also of vital importance, they are extremely kind and proper people who wish to maintain honor and a good reputation. Ghanaians maintain their largest source of identity through their family. Family triumphs over everything and takes precedent in their culture. Women are also extremely important as they have the higher status since it is believed that people get their blood from their mothers. Respect is also highly important in this culture and all local chiefs must be shown the utmost respect. It is also customary that nothing goes to waste in Ghana, every single thing has value in this country no matter how miniscule or small it may be. The people of Ghana maintain such rich culture and moral standards because of their history and past (Home