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The Prime Minister will undertake a significant multi-nation tour from July 2 to July 9,  visiting Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia to strengthen India’s bilateral ties and global partnerships.           

About Ghana

• Location: It is located in West Africa and is sandwiched between Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) and Togo.
• Bordering Countries: The country shares its borders with three countries: Côte d’Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, and Togo to the east.
• It is situated on the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean in the subregion of West Africa. 
• Mountains: Mount Afadjato , Mount Djebobo, Mount Torogbani , all situated east of the Volta River near the Togo border. 
• In Ghana Kwahu Plateau and Gambaga Scarp form major uplands and escarpments.
• Lakes: Lake Volta which is created by the Akosombo Dam and considered as one of the largest artificial lakes globally
• Drainage System: The drainage system is dominated by the Volta River basin, which includes Lake Volta and the Black Volta, White Volta, and Oti rivers. 
• Economy: Gold, cocoa and more recently oil form the cornerstone of Ghana’s economy and have helped fuel an economic boom.
• Capital: Accra.

Source: DDNews

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