This nation shares its name with an ancient empire that had its capital at Koumbi Saleh, although it was actually the Ashantis who occupied its current location.
The Portuguese first landed in a town named Elmina in this nation. This nation shares its name with an ancient empire that had its capital at Koumbi Saleh, although it was actually the Ashantis who occupied its current location. In 1957, this nation became the first sub-Saharan country in Colonial Africa to gain its independence. Formerly known as the Gold Coast, this nation was led from 1957-1966 by Kwame Nkrumah before he was overthrown by a military coup. For 10 points, name this African nation currently led by John Atta Mills from its capital of Accra.
The Portuguese first landed in a town named Elmina in this nation.
Republic of Ghana