Situated in Western Africa, Ghana 🇬🇠(officially Republic of Ghana) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 34.4 million and a total area of 238,533 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Ghana through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Accra, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Ghana located?
Geographically, Ghana belongs to Western Africa within Africa. Its territory spans approximately 238,533 km², which makes it the 83rd largest country or territory on Earth.
Ghana has a coastline as well as land borders with Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast and Togo — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Accra, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how ghanaian life really works.
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Who lives in Ghana?
Around 34.4 million people live in Ghana, making it the 47th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Ghana is called a Ghanaian.
The main language spoken here is English. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Ghana — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Ghanaian cedi (GHS, symbol ₵). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Ghana is +233. Websites from the country typically use the .gh internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Ghana are its flag, its capital Accra, and its approximate population of 34.4 million.
Neighbouring countries
Ghana shares borders with 3 countries:
Fun facts about Ghana
- Ghana's flag emoji is 🇬🇠— its two-letter country code is GH and its three-letter code is GHA.
- Ghana covers 238,533 km², ranking 83rd in the world by area.
- With about 34.4 million people, Ghana holds the 47th spot in the world population ranking.
- Ghana is a member state of the United Nations.
- Ghana shares borders with 3 countries.
Ghana — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Ghana?
- The capital of Ghana is Accra.
- What is the population of Ghana?
- Ghana has a population of approximately 34,427,414 people, ranking 47th in the world.
- Where is Ghana located?
- Ghana is located in Western Africa, part of the Africa region.
- What language is spoken in Ghana?
- The main language spoken in Ghana is English.
- What currency is used in Ghana?
- Ghana uses the Ghanaian cedi (GHS).
