Africa · Western Africa
Ghana
Republic of Ghana
Capital
Accra
Population
35,697,557
2026 estimate
Area
238,533 km²
Code
GHA
Languages
English
Currencies
Ghanaian cedi (₵)
Borders
Did you know?
- ⚔️First sub-Saharan African country to gain independence from colonial rule (1957).
- 🏞Lake Volta is the world's largest reservoir by surface area — over 8,500 km².
- 🍫Produces about 20% of the world's cocoa — most chocolate has a piece of Ghana in it.
- ✨Kente cloth, hand-woven in bright geometric patterns, is one of Africa's most recognised textiles.
- ✨Adinkra symbols — each carrying a proverb — are used in everything from architecture to logos.
Location
8.00°, -2.00°
Actual size
Compared to Australia.
Australia · 7,692,024 km²
Ghana
238,533 km²
% of Australia
3.10%
