Ghana is a country in West Africa, Africa. Its capital is Accra, with a population of approximately 33.5M and a total area of 238,533 km². The official language is English and the currency is the Cedi (GHS).
Ghana covers an area of 238,533 km² with a population density of 131/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $77.6B ($2,316 per capita) and gained independence in 1957. It has a coastline of 539 km.
Ghana was the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence from colonial rule in 1957, inspiring liberation movements across the continent. It is also famous for kente cloth — a hand-woven silk and cotton fabric that has become a global symbol of African culture.
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A UNESCO slave fort on the Atlantic coast — a sobering memorial to the transatlantic slave trade
A rainforest canopy walkway 30 metres above the ground through pristine ancient forest
Ghana's largest national park, with elephant herds and over 300 bird species
One of West Africa's oldest mosques, built in the ancient Sudano-Sahelian architectural style
The capital of Ghana is Accra.
The official language(s) of Ghana are English.
The population of Ghana is approximately 33.5M.
Ghana uses the Cedi (GHS).
Ghana is located in Africa, in the West Africa region.
Ghana has a GDP of $77.6B, with a GDP per capita of $2,316.
The best time to visit Ghana is November–March. The climate is Tropical, two rainy seasons.
Visa required for most nationalities
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