Why was Ghana called the land of gold?

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Answer 1

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Ghana is a republic in West Africa. There are dozens of tribes in Ghana, and the institution of chieftaincy is guaranteed by the constitution. Although chiefs are not permitted to participate in politics, they play an important role in Ghanaian society. The National House of Chiefs has authority over traditional laws and customs, and chiefs have a great deal of influence in the community and government.

The ancient empire of Ghana was located in the western Sudan, at least 500 miles from modern Ghana. It included parts of modern Mali, Mauritania, and Senegal. The empire arose around the 3rd century B.C. and flourished for more than a thousand years. Ghana was an important center of trade, and its wealth was so great that Arabs called it "the land of gold" and its ruler "lord of the gold."

The modern Republic of Ghana is located on the coast of the Gulf of Guinea. Today's Ghanaians seem to be descendants of immigrants from different parts of Africa, including the ancient empire of Ghana. Exactly when these migrant tribes settled the area is not known.

After European traders arrived in the 15th century, the area came to be known as the Gold Coast because its residents traded gold for European goods. Various kingdoms and empires dominated Ghana during this time, including the Akwamu empire and the Asante (or Ashanti) empire. The African rulers did not permit Europeans to settle inland, but did allow them to build castles and forts on leased land along the coast to protect their trading interests.

Starting in the late 19th century, Europeans conquered and colonized most of Africa. Modern-day Ghana is comprised of Britain's Gold Coast colony and the British part of Togoland, a German protectorate that eventually fell under the control of Britain and France.

Ghana became independent in 1957. Its prime minister (and later first president), Kwame Nkrumah, named the new country after the great ancient empire of Ghana. "We take pride in the name of Ghana," he said, "not out of romanticism, but as an inspiration for the future."

Answer 2

Ghana The Land Of Gold

Answer 3

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