Ghana
This profile gathers the essentials about the following country: Ghana. It gives its capital, flag, position on the map, neighbouring countries, official languages, currency and area.
- Region
- Africa · Western Africa
- Capital
- Accra
- Coordinates of the capital
- 5.60° N, 0.19° W
- Area
- 238,533 km²
- Official languages
- English
- Currency
- Ghanaian Cedi
- Access to the sea
- Yes
- ISO code
- GH
On the map
This country is located in Africa, in the region "Western Africa". It has access to the sea. This country shares land borders with 3 countries: Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Togo.
Its capital is Accra. Its area is about 238,533 km². By area, this country ranks 80 out of 193 in the world and 33 out of 54 in Africa. Official language: English. Currency: Ghanaian Cedi.
Capitals of the neighbouring countries: Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso), Yamoussoukro (Côte d’Ivoire), Lomé (Togo).
Neighbouring countries
Frequently asked questions
- Ghana: what is the capital?
- Its capital is Accra.
- Ghana: which countries does it border?
- This country shares land borders with 3 countries: Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Togo.
- Ghana: what are the official languages?
- Official language: English.
- Ghana: what is the currency?
- Currency: Ghanaian Cedi.
- Ghana: what is the area?
- Its area is about 238,533 km². By area, this country ranks 80 out of 193 in the world and 33 out of 54 in Africa.
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