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Ghana–Ivory Coast Border
The Ghana–Ivory Coast border is 720 km (447 m) in length and runs from the tripoint with Burkina Faso in the north to the Atlantic Ocean in the south. Description The border starts in the north at the tripoint with Burkina Faso on the Black Volta river, following this river southwards. The border then follows a straight line overland orientated to south-east, before turning south-west via a series of irregular lines. The border then follows a broad arc, composed predominately of overland lines as well as some streams, before reaching the Tano River. The border then follows the Tano as it flows to the south-west into Aby Lagoon; it then runs along the southern shore of the adjoining Lake Tendo, before veering southwards overland down to the Atlantic coast. History Europeans had begun exploring the coast of Ghana (then referred to as the Gold Coast) from the 15th century, and it became the centre of a various trading networks, notably in gold and slaves; Germany, Sweden ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
9th Parallel North
The 9th parallel north is a circle of latitude that is 9 degrees north of the Earth's equatorial plane. It crosses Africa, the Indian Ocean, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Ocean, Central America, South America and the Atlantic Ocean. Around the world Starting at the Prime Meridian and heading eastwards, the parallel 9° north passes through: : See also *8th parallel north *10th parallel north The 10th parallel north is a circle of latitude that is 10 degrees north of the Earth's equatorial plane. It crosses Africa, the Indian Ocean, the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Ocean, Central America, South America and the A ... {{geographical coordinates, state=collapsed n09 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koffikro
Koffikro is a village in south-eastern Ivory Coast. It is in the sub-prefecture of Adaou, Aboisso Department, Sud-Comoé Region, Comoé District. Until 2012, Koffikro was in the commune A commune is an alternative term for an intentional community. Commune or comună or comune or other derivations may also refer to: Administrative-territorial entities * Commune (administrative division), a municipality or township ** Communes of ... of Ahigbé-Koffikro, named after Koffikro and the nearby village of Ahigbé. In March 2012, Ahigbé-Koffikro became one of 1126 communes nationwide that were abolished. ''news.abidjan.net'', 7 M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bianouan
Bianouan is a town in south-eastern Ivory Coast. It is a sub-prefecture of Aboisso Department in Sud-Comoé Region, Comoé District. Bianouan was a commune A commune is an alternative term for an intentional community. Commune or comună or comune or other derivations may also refer to: Administrative-territorial entities * Commune (administrative division), a municipality or township ** Communes of ... until March 2012, when it became one of 1126 communes nationwide that were abolished. ''news.abidjan.net'', 7 March 2012. In 2021, the population of the sub-prefecture of Bianouan was 49,647. Vi ...
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Transua
Transua is a town in the far east of Ivory Coast. It is a sub-prefecture of and the seat of Transua Department in Gontougo Region, Zanzan District. Transua is also a commune A commune is an alternative term for an intentional community. Commune or comună or comune or other derivations may also refer to: Administrative-territorial entities * Commune (administrative division), a municipality or township ** Communes of .... In 2014, the population of the sub-prefecture of Transua was 36,200. Villages The thirty two villages of the sub-prefecture of Transua and their population in 2014 are: Notes Sub-prefectures of Gontougo Communes of Gontougo {{Zanzan-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bondoukou
Bondoukou (var. Bonduku, Bontuku) is a city in northeastern Ivory Coast, 420 km northeast of Abidjan. It is the seat of both Zanzan District and Gontougo Region. It is also a commune and the seat of and a sub-prefecture of Bondoukou Department. Bondoukou is situated near the border with Ghana, just across the border from the Ghanaian town of Sampa. The city lies at the junction of the main A1 highway, with roads to Sorobango to the north and Ghana to the east. History Bighu was abandoned according to Bakewell, "as a result of bitter internecine struggles." Bonduku became the "premier settlement of the Bighu Juula after the collapse of the older town." "This town was established by the major part of the inhabitants of Bego...the Hausa have given it the name of Bitu...regarding it as simply having changed its location." Originally a Dyula trading center, Bondoukou was conquered by the Abron, an Akan people, in the early seventeenth century; it soon became the economic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kineta, Ivory Coast
Kineta is a village in north-eastern Ivory Coast. It is in the sub-prefecture of Ondéfidouo, Bouna Department, Bounkani Region, Zanzan District. Kineta is near the border with Ghana Ghana (; tw, Gaana, ee, Gana), officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa. It abuts the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, sharing borders with Ivory Coast in Ghana–Ivory Coast border, the west, Burkina .... Kineta is at an altitude of 310 metres (1020 feet). The population within of Kineta is approximately 596. References Populated places in Zanzan District Populated places in Bounkani {{Zanzan-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bouna, Ivory Coast
Bouna (also spelled Buna) is a town in north-eastern Ivory Coast. It is a sub-prefecture of and the seat of Bouna Department. It is also the seat of Bounkani Region in Zanzan District and a commune. Near Bouna is the Comoé National Park and the Ghanaian border. The main town of the Lobi people, Bouna is known for the vernacular architecture of the fortress-style adobe compounds in surrounding villages. Bouna is historically a Koulango village. Bouna was formerly the centre of a "highly centralized kingdom based on military districts administered by princes" who exploited the local gold deposits; the kingdom was created in the late-17th century by Bounkani, an immigrant from the Dagomba people. Like Kong, it became a major center of Islamic learning. In fact the ''imam'' of Bighu resettled here after the collapse of that city. The town is served by its own dirt-runway airport. This bush landing strip mainly serves the United Nations The United Nations (UN) is an int ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Town, Ghana
New Town is a village in the Jomoro district, a district in the Western Region of Ghana, adjacent to the border with Ivory Coast Ivory Coast, also known as Côte d'Ivoire, officially the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, is a country on the southern coast of West Africa. Its capital is Yamoussoukro, in the centre of the country, while its largest city and economic centre is .... The major highway that runs through the village is Half Assini - New Town Rd. External links and sources New Town (Ghana) Populated places in the Western Region (Ghana) {{WesternRegionGH-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Half Assini
Half Assini, also known as Awiane, is a small town and is the capital of Jomoro Municipal District, a municipality in the Western Region of Ghana. It is the hometown of Kwame Nkrumah's father. Nkrumah, the first president of Ghana The president of the Republic of Ghana is the elected head of state and head of government of Ghana, as well as commander-in-chief of the Ghana Armed Forces. The current president of Ghana is Nana Akufo-Addo, who won the 2020 presidential ele ..., had attended elementary school at Half Assini. The town in closer to the western border of Ghana, and is known for its numerous tourist sites. One of Half Assini's chiefs, Anthony Kwaw, was best friends with Ghana's first president in school.Touring Ghana - Western Region See also *[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elubo
Elubo is a town in the Jomoro district, a district in the Western Region of Ghana. Location and geography Location Elubo is a town in the western region of Ghana almost on the border with Ivory Coast Ivory Coast, also known as Côte d'Ivoire, officially the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, is a country on the southern coast of West Africa. Its capital is Yamoussoukro, in the centre of the country, while its largest city and economic centre i .... Elubo lies some distance from the Western region's coast. Geography Elubo is part of the Western Region. One of the major financial institutions in the town is First Allied Savings and Loans Limited. References Villages in Ghana Populated places in the Western Region (Ghana) {{WesternRegionGH-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jema
Jema is the administrative capital of Kintampo-South District in the Bono East Region of Ghana. It has an estimated population of about 7,868 while the total District population stands at 93,600. The town is known for the Jema High School. The school is the only second cycle The second (symbol: s) is the unit of time in the International System of Units (SI), historically defined as of a day – this factor derived from the division of the day first into 24 hours, then to 60 minutes and finally to 60 seconds each ... institution in the district. The only Government Hospital in the district is located in Jema. Mansie, Amoma, Anyima and Apesika, also communities in the district have Health Centers. The district has only one Rural Bank, which is an agency of the Kintampo Rural Bank. The Bank is located at Jema. Agriculture is a major occupation where yams, maize, cassava are some of the major crops produced and cash crops such as cashew and mangoes. Jema has a weekly market d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
