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Coastal Countries of AfricaCoastal Countries of Africa
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LandLand Gulf of Guinea/Atlantic OceanGulf of Guinea/Atlantic Ocean Sandy Beaches, RainforestsSandy Beaches, Rainforests RiversRivers
– Senegal, Gambia, Volta, NigerSenegal, Gambia, Volta, Niger Shallow = no large shipsShallow = no large ships
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EconomyEconomy
Cassava: Cassava:
Tropical Woody PlantTropical Woody Plant
AgricultureAgriculture– Rubber, Coffee, Kola, Palm Oil, CacaoRubber, Coffee, Kola, Palm Oil, Cacao
Import >ExportImport >Export– Raw vs. FinishedRaw vs. Finished
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HistoryHistory
AshantiAshanti– Trade, LearningTrade, Learning
EuropeansEuropeans– Trade PostsTrade Posts– SlaverySlavery– Young, skilled workers goneYoung, skilled workers gone
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The Slave TradeThe Slave Trade
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GhanaGhana First country to gain Independence from First country to gain Independence from
Europe - 1957Europe - 1957 Kwame Nkrumah: 1Kwame Nkrumah: 1stst president and 1 president and 1stst
Prime Minister (oversaw the Prime Minister (oversaw the independence of Ghana)independence of Ghana)
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GhanaGhana
Rich in Natural ResourcesRich in Natural Resources Accra*Accra* Lake VoltaLake Volta
– HydroelectricityHydroelectricity
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Cote D’IvoireCote D’Ivoire
““Ivory Coast”Elephant TusksIvory Coast”Elephant Tusks Top Producer of Cacao BeansTop Producer of Cacao Beans Abidjan*:economic & former Abidjan*:economic & former
official capital official capital French official languageFrench official language
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LiberiaLiberiaFounded by the American Founded by the American
Colonization Society:Colonization Society:– American SlavesAmerican Slaves– Named For President MonroeNamed For President Monroe– Highly UnstableHighly Unstable
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Sierra LeoneSierra Leone
Founded for freed European SlavesFounded for freed European Slaves Farming/DiamondsFarming/Diamonds Civil WarCivil War DangerousDangerous
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SenegalSenegal
Under French Colonialism until 1960Under French Colonialism until 1960 Capital: Dakar, Capital: Dakar, 90% Muslim90% Muslim Government: Multiparty democratic Government: Multiparty democratic
republic. republic.
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BeninBenin
Capital: Porto NovoCapital: Porto Novo Government: Multiparty Democratic RuleGovernment: Multiparty Democratic Rule 42 Ethnic Groups (Fon, Adja, Yoruba, and 42 Ethnic Groups (Fon, Adja, Yoruba, and
Bariba)Bariba) Religion: 50%, Christian 30%, Muslim 20%.Religion: 50%, Christian 30%, Muslim 20%. Natural resourcesNatural resources:: Small offshore oil Small offshore oil
deposits, limestone, marble, timber.deposits, limestone, marble, timber.
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TOGOTOGO Originally colonized byOriginally colonized by GermanyGermany Government: RepublicGovernment: Republic Transitioning to Multiparty DemocracyTransitioning to Multiparty DemocracyReligion: traditional African religions 51%, Christian Religion: traditional African religions 51%, Christian
30%, Muslim 15%. 30%, Muslim 15%. Official Language: French (commerce)Official Language: French (commerce) Ewe & Mina (S)/Kabye &Dagomba (N)Ewe & Mina (S)/Kabye &Dagomba (N)
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