Theme 3 Theme 4 Theme 5 Discussion Forum Email pals Feature Stories Schools A Far Away Country Ghana at a Glance Diversity in Ghana Getting a feel for a far-away country's geography and physical characteristics is difficult in part due to the lack of common reference points with places we do know.
Maps show scales and locations, but getting a real sense of place is a multi-dimensional exercise.
The country of Ghana is often compared to the state of Oregon due to the similarity in their sizes. Ghana has just become a little easier to visualize. The geography of a place also helps tell the story of a country's agricultural heritage and production. The production of most of Ghana's export crops of timber, cocoa, minerals, and ores takes place there as well. The savannah zone has open tree canopies, shrubs, and distinctive grasses.