What is the approximate total coastline length of Ghana bordering the Gulf of Guinea?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Approximately 550 kilometres (340 miles)
- Step 1: Ghana's maritime coastline stretches roughly 550 km from Aflao in the east to Half Assini in the west. Step 2. The coastline features sandy spits, barrier lagoons, rocky headlands, and river estuaries. Answer: Approximately 550 kilometres (340 miles). Why not the others: 200 km is too short (Togo coast scale); 900 km is Côte d'Ivoire or Nigeria scale; 1,200 km is South Africa scale.
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