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Confrontation of Cultures
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Why is Ghana called 'the Land of Gold' ?

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Ghana is situated in the north-west of upper course of the Niger river. In the 8th century Ghana captured and controlled some areas of gold deposits lying to its south.

As gold became the most important item of Ghana's trade it began to be called the 'land of gold'. Due to gold Ghana became very powerful and prosperous.

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