Ghana: flag, capital and facts

Flag of Ghana

Ghana is a country in Western Africa. Its capital is Accra. It covers about 238,533 km² (92,098 sq mi). The official language is English. It shares land borders with 3 countries.

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Ghana at a glance

Official name
Republic of Ghana
Capital
Accra
Region
Western Africa (Africa)
Area
238,533 km² (92,098 sq mi)
Official language
English
Currency
Ghanaian cedi (₵)
People
Ghanaian
Calling code
+233
Internet domain
.gh
Landlocked
No
UN member
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Ghana is Accra.

Ghana is in Western Africa, part of the Africa region.

Ghana uses the Ghanaian cedi (₵).

The official language of Ghana is English.

Ghana borders Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast and Togo.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).