* Population: 23.5 million (UN, 2007)
* Capital: Accra*Area: 238,533 sq. km. (92,098 sq. miles)
* Major languages: English, indigenous African languages
* Major religions: Christianity, indigenous beliefs, Islam
* Life expectancy: 60 years (men), 60 years (women) (UN)
* Monetary unit: Cedi
* Main exports: Gold, cocoa, timber, tuna, bauxite, aluminum, manganese ore, diamonds
* GNI Per Capita: US $450 (World Bank, 2006)
* Internet domain: .gh
* International dialing code: +233
from BBC News at bbcnews.com
SERRV partners in Ghana: The Day Chocolate Company (a partnership which includes the Kuapa Kokoo Cocoa Cooperative in Ghana) and Trade Aid Integrated