Ghana is a unitary presidential constitutional democracy, located along the Gulf of Guinea and Atlantic Ocean, in the subregion of West Africa. A multicultural nation, Ghana has a population of approximately 27 million, spanning a variety of ethnic, linguistic and religious groups.[1] Five percent of the population practices traditional faiths, 71.2% adhere to Christianity and 17.6% are Muslim. Its diverse geography and ecology ranges from coastal savannahs to tropical jungles. Ghana is a democratic country led by a president who is both head of state and head of the government. Ghana's economy is one of the strongest and most diversified in Africa, following a quarter-century of relative stability and good governance.[2] Ghana's growing economic prosperity and democratic political system have made it a regional power in West Africa.[3]
Notable firms
This list includes notable companies with primary headquarters located in the country. The industry and sector follow the Industry Classification Benchmark taxonomy. Organizations which have ceased operations are included and noted as defunct.
See also
- Ghana Stock Exchange
- GSE All-Share Index
- Economy of Ghana
- List of Shopping Malls in Ghana
References
- Population projection by sex, 2010 to 2014, National Ghana Statistical Service, retrieved 3 August 2014^
- CIA World FactBook. Ghana CIA World FactBook, CIA World FactBook, retrieved 20 May 2016^
- Arie Marcelo, Zones of Peace in the Third World: South America and West Africa, Kacowicz, p. 144.^