Ga
A language of Ghana
| Population | 600,000 (2004 SIL). |
| Region | Southeast, Accra coast area. |
| Language map |
Ghana, reference number 27 |
| Alternate names | Accra, Acra, Amina, Gain |
| Classification | Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Kwa, Nyo, Ga-Dangme |
| Language use | National language. Major language of Accra. |
| Language development | Literacy rate in L1: 30%–60%. Literacy rate in L2: 75%–100%. Taught in primary and secondary schools. Dictionary. Bible: 1866–1997. |
| Writing system | Latin script. |
| Comments | The people are called ‘Gamei’ (literally, Ga people), singular ‘Ganyo’ (Ga person) or ‘Ganyobi’ (child of a Ga person). ‘Ga’ is the name for the language, ethnic group, and central part of Accra. Traditional religion. |
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