Ghana

SHORT INFORMATION

Religion in Ghana

Ghana is a Christian-majority country, 68.8% of the population are Christians, predominantly Presbyterians, Methodists and Roman Catholics. Islam, predominantly Sunni, is the religion of 15.9% of the population and traditional African religions are followed by 8.5% of Ghana's people. Less than 0.1% of Ghana's inhabitants are Buddhists.

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Culture of Ghana

Every aspect of the lives of the people of Ghana is dominated by music, dance and drama that are their media of emotional expression. In happiness or sorrow, Ghanaians burst into music, dance and drama. Music is of three main types – the ethnic or traditional, choral and pop.

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Festivals and Events in Ghana

Ghanaians are at their liveliest best during festivals. They are at their most hospitable in the festive season – visitors are welcomed into homes to share in the revelry.