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Ghana: West Africa
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Ghana is located in West Africa near the equator and on the Greenwich meridian. It is bounded on the north and north west by Burkina Faso (Upper Volta), on the east by Togo, on the south by the Atlantic Ocean, and on the west by La Cote D'Ivoire (known as the Ivory Coast).
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On 12 November 1965, Ghana beat Congo-Kinshasa (now Democratic Republic of the Congo) 5-2 in the 1965 African Cup of Nations 1st Round Group B match played in Sousse, Tunisia. Scorers in that match were: Osei Kofi 13', Ben Acheampong 18', 59', Jones Attuquayefio 84', 89'; Kalala 43, (pen) 45'. The Congolese called Ghana Black Stars for a revenge International friendly match on their Independence day at the Stade Tata Raphaël, in Kinshasa on 30 June 1966. The excellent Ghanaians asserted themselves again by beating their Hosts 3-0.
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This historic visit to Ghana will feature tours to towns of great cultural significance. These tours will center on the cities of Accra, Kumasi and Cape Coast. The major goal of The Golden Homecoming is to promote solidarity between Ghanaians and Africans through out the world, through cultural and educational exchanges focused on economic, social and political empowerment.
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Ghana's industrial base is relatively advanced compared to many other African countries. Industries include textiles, apparel, steel (using scrap), tires, oil refining, flour milling, beverages, tobacco, simple consumer goods, and car, truck, and bus assembly. Industry, including mining, manufacturing, construction and electricity, accounts for about 25% of GDP.
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After going through 2005 unbeaten, Ghana won the FIFA World Rankings Most Improved team of the year award and they reached the second round of the 2006 Germany World Cup. According to FIFA's Rankings, Ghana, at 14th, are currently the best team in Africa. Their highest position ever reached on the rankings.
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The United States has enjoyed good relations with Ghana at a nonofficial, personal level since Ghana's independence. Thousands of Ghanaians have been educated in the United States. Close relations are maintained between educational and scientific institutions, and cultural links, particularly between Ghanaians and African-Americans, are strong.
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