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Ghana

Western Africa, Africa

English

Ghana is a country in Western Africa, Africa. With a population of 33,742,380 and an area of 238,533 km², the capital city is Accra. The official language is English. The national currency is the Ghanaian cedi (₵ GHS).

Quick Facts

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Accra
Capital
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33,742,380
Population
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238,533 km²
Area
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₵ GHS
Currency
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+233
Dial Code
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.gh
TLD

Economy

Ghana has a GDP per capita of $2,391, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$2,391
GNI per Capita$2,310

Geography

Ghana is located in Western Africa at coordinates 8.00°N, 2.00°W. It shares borders with 3 countries. The highest point is Mount Afadja at 2,904 m.

ContinentAfrica
Coordinates8.00°N, 2.00°W
🏔️ Highest PointMount Afadja
2,904 m
🏞️ Longest RiverVolta River
1,500 km
TimezonesUTC
BordersBFACIVTGO

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Ghana, including Baba Yara Stadium with a capacity of 40,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumBaba Yara Stadium
40,000 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Ghana

What is the capital of Ghana?
The capital of Ghana is Accra.
What is the population of Ghana?
Ghana has a population of approximately 33,742,380 people.
What currency does Ghana use?
Ghana uses the Ghanaian cedi (₵ GHS).
What language is spoken in Ghana?
The official language of Ghana is English.
What is the area of Ghana?
Ghana covers a total area of 238,533 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Ghana?
The GDP per capita of Ghana is approximately $2,391.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)