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Recently, Ghana’s Cabinet has approved a decision to seek membership of the BRICS organization.

About Ghana

• Location: It is located in West Africa.
• Bordering Countries: It 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. 
• The Prime Meridian passes through it.
• Capital City: Accra.

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Geographical Features of Ghana

• Climate: Generally, the country has a tropical, warm and humid climate. 
• Topography: In Ghana Kwahu Plateau and Gambaga Scarp form major uplands and escarpments.
• Mountains: Mount Afadjato , Mount Djebobo, Mount Torogbani , all situated east of the Volta River near the Togo border. 
• Lakes: Lake Volta which is created by the Akosombo Dam and considered as one of the largest artificial lakes globally
• Rivers: The drainage system is dominated by the Volta River basin, which includes Lake Volta and the Black Volta, White Volta, and Oti rivers. 
• Natural Resources: Gold, cocoa and more recently oil form the cornerstone of Ghana’s economy and have helped fuel an economic boom.

Source: DD News