Ghana, a nation located in western Africa, lies along the shores of the Gulf of Guinea. Despite its relatively modest size in both land area and population, Ghana stands out as one of Africa’s prominent countries, owing in part to its significant natural resources and in part to its status as the first black African nation south of the Sahara to gain independence from colonial domination. Let us Discovering Ghana more and more.
Capital, Population, Language, Currency and more
Ghana is the second-most populous country in West Africa. The capital and largest city is Accra; other significant cities include Tema, Kumasi, Sunyani, Ho, Cape Coast, Techiman, Tamale, and Sekondi-Takoradi.
- Formally or Officially Known as: Republic of Ghana
- Natives or inhabitants: Ghanaian
- Continent: Africa
- Area: 239,567 km2 (92,497 sq mi)
- Date of Independence: 6 March 1957
- Motto: “Freedom and Justice”
- Anthem: “God Bless Our Homeland Ghana”
- President: H.E. John Dramani Mahama
- Capital: Accra
- Currency: Ghanaian Cedi
- Official language: English
- Population: 3.38 crores (2023) World Bank
- Dialing code: +233
