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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 (₵)

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.

Outline of Australia
Australia · 7,692,024 km²
Outline of Ghana
Ghana
238,533 km²
% of Australia
3.10%