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Ghana geography facts

Ghana is a country or territory in Western Africa. Its capital is Accra, and its currency is Ghanaian cedi.

Official name
Republic of Ghana
Capital
Accra
Region
Africa
Subregion
Western Africa
Currency
Ghanaian cedi
Languages
English
Land neighbours
Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Togo
Area
238,533 km²
Landlocked
No
Calling code
+233
Internet domain
.gh

Quick answers about Ghana

What is the capital of Ghana?

The capital of Ghana is Accra.

What currency is used in Ghana?

Ghana uses Ghanaian cedi.

Where is Ghana?

Ghana is in Western Africa, within Africa.

What languages are spoken in Ghana?

The reference languages listed for Ghana are English.

Which countries border Ghana?

Ghana shares listed land borders with Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Togo.

Is Ghana landlocked?

No. Ghana is not landlocked.

States and provinces in Ghana

Sources and review

Facts were last reviewed on 13 September 2026. Boundaries and state/province names use Natural Earth. Country reference fields use the Countries dataset. India boundary presentation follows the project’s stated Survey of India reference.

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