Aside Accra, Kumasi and Tamale, there are more people living at Ashaiman than anywhere else in Ghana. Source: Commonwealth Pop.

Kwame Nkrumah got inspiration for the colours of the Ghana flag from Ethiopia as he believed that Ethiopia was never colonised and the only African country not to be, showing true strength.

Ghana is the 7th largest producer of gold in the world.

Ghana’s first coach, George Edward Ainsley, was an English who was hired in March 1958. Before his appointment, the country – even through the Gold Coast years – had never appointed a professional coach for the national team.

In 2017, “Is sarkodie Dead?” Was the most Googled question by Ghanaians.

The currency unit in Ghana is called the cedi. The word “cedi” comes from a local word meaning a cowry shell. Cowry shells (from sea snails) were once used as money in Ghana.

Ghana was ranked as Africa’s most peaceful country by the Global Peace Index.

Commonwealth Hall at the University of Ghana hosted the Queen of England during its commemoration.

Tanzania is one of the world’s largest producers of cannabis.

Africa’s Fastest Mobile Internet Speeds
1. Kenya = 12.16 MBPs
2. Rwanda = 7.69 MBPs
3. S.A = 6.74 MBPs
4. Mauritius = 5.74 MBPs
5. Morocco = 5.17 MBPs

Ghana has the ninth largest diamond reserves in the world.

Akan is the most popularly used language in Ghana after English spoken by nearly 67.1% of the inhabiting people.

Many Africans were taken to Brazil by the Portuguese as slaves to work on Sugar cane plantations.

The sugar canes were also taken from Africa

Gabon is the most urbanised country in Africa. 80% of its population is urban (lives in urban areas).

Lake Volta is the largest artificial lake in the world. It extends for over 320 miles and can be seen from space.

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, former Liberian president, wins $5 million prize

The last time a Ghanaian President was tipped for the same award, he was dropped for allegations of corruption.

Award: Mo Ibrahim Award

Ghanaian President nominated: Kufour