Ghana
Republic of Ghana
People: Ghanaian
Ghana was the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence, and remains one of the continent's most stable democracies. Ghana is located in Western Africa and has a population of around 33.7 million. Its capital city is Accra, and the most widely spoken official language is English.
By the numbers, Ghana is the 46th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.42% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 80th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 141 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Ghana — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of Ghana |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Accra |
| Continent | Africa |
| Region | Western Africa |
| Population | 33,742,380 |
| Area | 238,533 km² |
| Currency | Ghanaian cedi (GHS) ₵ |
| Official Language | English |
| Dialling Code | +233 |
| Internet TLD | .gh |
| Timezone | UTC |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | GH / GHA |
| Borders | Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Togo |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ghana
What is the capital and currency of Ghana?
The capital of Ghana is Accra and the currency is the Ghanaian cedi (GHS), symbol ₵.
What is the capital of Ghana?
The capital of Ghana is Accra.
What currency does Ghana use?
Ghana uses the Ghanaian cedi (GHS, symbol: ₵).
What language do they speak in Ghana?
The official language of Ghana is English.
What is the dialling code for Ghana?
The international dialling code for Ghana is +233.
What side of the road does Ghana drive on?
Ghana drives on the right-hand side of the road.
Countries bordering Ghana
Burkina Faso
Ivory Coast
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