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Ghana

Republic of Ghana

Region

Africa • Western Africa

Capital

Accra

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The flag of Ghana is composed of three equal horizontal bands of red, gold and green, with a five-pointed black star centered in the gold band.

The flag of Ghana is composed of three equal horizontal bands of red, gold and green, with a five-pointed black star centered in the gold band.

Population
31,072,945
Area
238,533 km²
Time Zone
UTC
Top-Level Domain
.gh

About Ghana

Ghana is a country located in Africa, specifically in the Western Africa region. Its capital city is Accra. With a population of 31,072,945, it ranks among the moderately populated countries in terms of population.

The country covers a total area of 238,533 km², making it a medium-sized country in terms of land area. With a population density of 130.27 people per square kilometer, it is moderately populated.

The official language of Ghana is English, .

The currency used in Ghana is the Ghanaian cedi (₵), .

Ghana is a member of the United Nations.

In Ghana, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.

The country operates in the UTC time zone.

Ghana shares its borders with 3 countries: Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast and Togo.

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Coat of Arms of Ghana

Quick Facts

  • Capital: Accra
  • Continent: Africa
  • Native Name: Ghana
  • Demonym: Ghanaian
  • Top Level Domain: .gh
  • Calling Code: +233
  • Independence: Independent country
  • Start of Week: Monday

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