-Red symbolized the blood shed during the struggle for independence
-Yellow represents the country’s mineral wealth
-Green is symbolic of the country’s forests
-The five pointed lone star is the symbol of African emancipation and unity
- Capital: Accra- Gained independence from Britain on March 6, 1957; only 51 years ago
- Money - Cedi
-Slightly smaller than Oregon
-Nearly 20 million people live in Ghana
-Main religions: Christian, Muslim
-Demogratic government
-The staple of most meals is fufu - boiled plantain or rice, pounded into a ball
-Meat is a sign of wealth in Ghana; seafood is more common
The University of Ghana
-Largest of 4 universities in Ghana
-A native Ghanaian said, "The University of Ghana is the 'Harvard of Ghana'".
-Student population: Approximately 20,000 (About the size of BSU)
-There is a scarcity of textbooks; most classes will be lecture style
-Classes may have up to 500 students
-There is less emphasis on periodic tests like in the American education system; The final exam at the end of the semester is 100% of a student's grade
-Only the very best students attend college in Ghana
-I will be living in an International Hostel with another American student
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