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Ghana, officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa. It is situated with the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, and shares borders with Ivory Coast to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, and Togo to the east. Ghana covers an area of 239,567 km2 (92,497 sq mi), spanning various ecologies, from coastal savannas to tropical rainforests. With over 35 million inhabitants, Ghana is the thirteenth-most populous country in Africa, and the second-most populous country in West Africa. The capital and most populous city is Accra. The earliest kingdoms to emerge in Ghana were Bonoman in the south and the Kingdom of Dagbon in the north, with Bonoman existing in the area during the 11th century. The Asante Empire and other Akan kingdoms in the south emerged over the centuries. Beginning in the 15th century, the Portuguese Empire, followed by other European…

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Ghana

FCDO travel advice for Ghana. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

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Official source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Facts & statistics

Ghana

Capital: Accra
Language: English
Currency: Ghana cedi
Time zone: UTC+00:00
Calling code: +233
Internet domain: .gh
Driving side: right
Plug type: AC power plugs and sockets: British and related types
Voltage: 230

Source: Wikidata.

Events

Ghana

New Year's DayNew Year's Day2026-01-01

Constitution DayConstitution Day2026-01-07

Independence DayIndependence Day2026-03-06

Good FridayGood Friday2026-04-03

Easter MondayEaster Monday2026-04-06

May DayMay Day2026-05-01

Republic DayRepublic Day2026-07-01

Founders DayFounders Day2026-09-21

Farmers' DayFarmers' Day2026-12-04

Christmas DayChristmas Day2026-12-25

Source: Nager.Date.

CapitalAccra

Population29,767,108

CurrencyGHS

Languagesen-GH,ak,ee,tw

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Cities

◎Kumasi2,544,530 residents ◎Accra1,963,264 residents ◎Tamale464,316 residents ◎Takoradi389,114 residents ◎Sekondi285,506 residents ◎Cape Coast212,426 residents ◎Atsiaman202,932 residents ◎Ashaiman190,972 residents ◎Obuase179,604 residents ◎Tema155,782 residents ◎Koforidua151,255 residents ◎Teshi Old Town144,013 residents ◎Sekondi-Takoradi138,872 residents ◎Ho130,701 residents ◎Amanfrom119,467 residents ◎Medina Estates101,207 residents ◎Twifu Praso100,851 residents ◎Japekrom96,000 residents ◎Tema New Town95,837 residents ◎Sunyani92,825 residents ◎Hohoe92,076 residents ◎Jirapa91,279 residents ◎Kasoa86,753 residents ◎Gbawe86,718 residents ◎Techiman84,074 residents ◎Bolgatanga81,958 residents ◎Wa78,107 residents ◎Mandela77,371 residents ◎Bawku76,459 residents ◎Winneba71,288 residents ◎Ejura70,807 residents ◎Berekum70,536 residents ◎Nungua70,483 residents ◎Aflao66,546 residents ◎Yendi64,676 residents ◎Buduburam63,217 residents ◎Akim Oda60,604 residents ◎Swedru54,417 residents ◎Kintampo53,711 residents ◎Mampong51,745 residents ◎Adenta50,652 residents ◎Suhum50,610 residents ◎Tafo50,457 residents ◎Tarkwa49,937 residents ◎Lashibi49,223 residents ◎Nsawam48,885 residents ◎Dome48,285 residents ◎Nkawkaw47,968 residents ◎Agogo46,089 residents ◎Asamankese46,061 residents ◎Wankyi45,877 residents ◎Osu44,000 residents ◎Konongo43,585 residents ◎Dunkwa42,737 residents ◎Taifa42,623 residents ◎Mankesim41,541 residents ◎Savelugu40,654 residents ◎Domaa-Ahenkro37,354 residents ◎Assin Foso37,230 residents ◎New Achimota37,116 residents ◎Bibiani36,487 residents ◎Mim36,211 residents ◎Prestea35,611 residents ◎Esim35,487 residents ◎Nkoranza35,401 residents ◎Elmina34,403 residents ◎Bimbila34,262 residents ◎Anloga34,050 residents ◎Akwatia33,784 residents ◎Sakumona32,886 residents ◎Atebubu32,641 residents ◎Awoshi32,426 residents ◎Ahwiaa32,163 residents ◎Bekwai32,082 residents ◎Akatsi31,981 residents ◎Dzodze30,905 residents ◎Nsoatre30,862 residents ◎Effiduase30,486 residents ◎New Tafo30,380 residents ◎Yegyi30,311 residents ◎Kade30,233 residents ◎Atronie29,748 residents ◎Anyinam29,748 residents ◎Begoro29,516 residents ◎Kpandu28,334 residents ◎Salaga25,472 residents ◎Navrongo25,470 residents ◎Saltpond24,689 residents ◎Elubo23,952 residents ◎Damongo23,544 residents ◎Dambai22,445 residents ◎Goaso21,798 residents ◎Shama Junction20,946 residents ◎Apam20,147 residents ◎Foso20,078 residents ◎Ahwiaa19,729 residents ◎Aburi18,399 residents ◎Keta18,077 residents ◎Tepa18,046 residents ◎Nalerigu17,440 residents

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Airports

Kotoka International AirportAccraACC Prempeh I International AirportKumasiKMS Yakubu Tali International AirportTamaleTML Sunyani AirportSunyaniNYI Takoradi AirportSekondi-TakoradiTKD Wa AirportWaWZA