Interesting Facts about Ghana

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15 curious facts about Ghana.

• Ghana has national parks, game reserves, and wildlife sanctuaries, but the elephant, lion and leopard populations are diminishing.
• Ghana was the first nation to gain its independence in Sub-Saharan Africa in 1957.
• The consent of the two extended families is needed for a couple to marry, even if they are living overseas.
• The richest deposit in the world of high quality gold is in Ghana's Ashanti gold fields.