Ghana

Republic of Ghana

People: Ghanaian

🏛️CapitalAccra

💰CurrencyGhanaian cedi (₵)

🗣️LanguageEnglish

📞Dialling Code+233

🌍RegionWestern Africa

👥Population33,742,380

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.

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

Travelling to Ghana?

Driving side: Right

Emergency number: 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide)

Calling from abroad: +233 then the local number

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ghana

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

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