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Also known as: Ghana (Deutsch, español, Italiano, polski), le Ghana (français), 加納 (繁體中文), ガーナ (日本語), Gana (Português, latine) Continent: Western and Northern Africa Capital: Accra Population: 20,757,000 Area: 230,940 km² Religions: Christian 63%, Muslim 16%, indigenous beliefs 21% Languages: English (official), African languages (including Akan, Moshi-Dagomba, Ewe, and Ga) Motto: Freedom and Justice (English) Neighbouring Countries: ← Cote d’Ivoire , ↑ Burkina Faso , → Togo Circumscriptions (20): Metr. Archdioceses (4), Dioceses (15), Apostolic Vicariates (1) Roman Rite (20): Accra, Cape Coast, Damongo, Donkorkrom, Goaso, Ho, Jasikan, Keta–Akatsi, Koforidua, Konongo–Mampong, Kumasi, Navrongo–Bolgatanga, Obuasi, Sekondi–Takoradi, Sunyani, Tamale, Techiman, Wa, Wiawso, Yendi
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Apostolic Nunciature: Ghana Conference of Bishops: Ghana Bishops’ Conference International Meeting of Bishops’ Conferences: Regional Episcopal Conference of West Africa (R.E.C.O.W.A.) as of 2013.01.15 © 2013 GCatholic.com |