HSIE - Geography - Year 8 - Water in the world: Ghana

Drought is a prolonged dry period in the natural climate cycle that can occur anywhere in the
world. It is a slow-onset disaster characterized by the lack of precipitation, resulting in a water
shortage. Drought can have a serious impact on health, agriculture, economies, energy and the
environment.
World Health Organisation. (2020). Drought. Retrieved 4 August 2020, from https://www.who.int/health-topics/drought#tab=tab_1

Ghana is located in western Africa on the coast of the Gulf of Guinea. The country has long been seen as a role model for the African world, having a relatively stable past and being the first African nation south of the Sahara to achieve independence from colonial rule.
Plecher, H. (2018). Ghana-statistics and facts. Retrieved 5 August 2020 from https://www.statista.com/topics/3029/ghana/

Much like many other countries in Africa, Ghana‘s water crisis is straining the nation. The local government has taken steps to try and minimize the damage, but a growing population, faulty equipment and rapid urbanization are outpacing most improvements. Here are eight facts about Ghana’s water crisis.
The Borgen Project. (2019, August 22). 8 facts about Ghana's water crisis. Retrieved 4 August 2020, from https://borgenproject.org/8-facts-about-ghanas-water-crisis/