Culture

People

Ghanaians are ethnically diverse, with three major ethnic groups and numerous minority groups. The largest ethnic group in Ghana is the Akan

The official language of Ghana is English, however, is a distinctive West African dialect. Other languages spoken in Ghana include Akan

Christian and Muslim, Traditional beliefs vary from group to group. Akan religion emphasizes the ancestors,gods, goddesses and other spirits.

Slavery no longer plays a part in Ghanaian society. Polygamy is legal but generally only practiced by wealthy and powerful men.

The unemployment rate is around 11 percent. Houses generally consist of connected one-story rooms around a central courtyard.

Ghana maintains a rich oral tradition of story telling. Traditional arts include wood carving.

Celebrate a harvest festival, called homowo, during which they eat a mashed corn and palm oil.