Ghana 🇬🇭

Ghana 🇬🇭: capital Accra, population 33 million, located in Africa. Currency: Ghanaian Cedi (GH₵). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!

Quick Facts

• Capital: Accra
• Population: 33 million
• Continent: Africa
• Language: English
• Currency: Ghanaian Cedi (GH₵)

Geography at a Glance

• Official name: Republic of Ghana
• Area: 238,533 km² (92,098 sq mi)
• Region: Western Africa
• Has a coastline
• People: Ghanaian
• Internet domain: .gh

Fun Facts About Ghana

• The first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence.
• One of the world's largest producers of cocoa.
• Known for its colorful fantasy coffins shaped like objects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ghana known for?

Ghana is known for several things — The first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence; One of the world's largest producers of cocoa; Known for its colorful fantasy coffins shaped like objects.

How big is Ghana?

Ghana covers about 238,533 square kilometers (92,098 square miles), in the Western Africa region.

Is Ghana landlocked?

No. Ghana has a coastline and shares land borders with 3 neighboring countries.

What are people from Ghana called?

People from Ghana are called Ghanaian.

What is the capital of Ghana?

The capital of Ghana is Accra.

More Countries in Africa

• Egypt
• South Africa
• Nigeria
• Kenya
• Morocco
• Tanzania

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