Ghana is located in the Northern Africa region at latitude 7.946527 and longitude -1.023194 and is part of the African continent continent.
The DMS coordinates for the center of the country are:
7° 56' 47.50'' N
1° 1' 23.50'' W
You can see the location of Ghana on the world map below:
Ghana on the World Map
Ghana Neighboring Countries
The neighboring countries of Ghana (GH) are:
- Burkina Faso (BF)
- Cote d’Ivoire (CI)
- Togo (TG)
Maritime Borders
Ghana bordres with the Gulf of Guinea.
Ghana Key Facts
| Country | Ghana |
|---|---|
| Coordinates |
Latitude: 7.946527 Longitude: -1.023194 |
| Country Codes |
Alpha 2: GH Alpha 3: GHA |
| Country Flag Emoji | 🇬🇠|
| Int. Phone Prefix | +233 |
| Capital city | Accra |
| Continent / Subcontinent |
Africa Northern Africa |
| Country Area | 238,533 sq km |
| Population 2021 |
31,732,128 World Rank: 47 |
| Median Age | 20.4 |
| Life expectancy | 63.8 |
| Major languages | Asante 16%, Ewe 14%, Fante 11.6%, Boron (Brong) 4.9%, Dagomba 4.4%, Dangme 4.2%, Dagarte (Dagaba) 3.9%, Kokomba 3.5%, Akyem 3.2%, Ga 3.1%, other 31.2% (2010 est.) |
| UTC/GMT Time |
Number of time zones: 1
|
| Internet TLD | .gh |
| Biggest Airport | Kotoka International Airport (ACC) |
| Average temperature |
27.20 °C 80.96 °F |
| Administrative Divisions | 16 regions |
| Political system | Presidential representative democratic republic |
Ghana Economy Facts
| World Bank Income Group | Lower middle income |
|---|---|
| World Bank Region | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Currency | Ghana Cedi (GHC) |
| GDP in 2020 |
$70 (billions of USD) World Rank: 71 |
| GDP per capita in 2020 |
$2,254 World Rank: 142 |
| Major Industries / Economic Sectors | Agriculture, manufacturing, energy, services |
| Top 5 Import Countries | China, United States, Netherlands, India, Germany |
| Top 5 Export Countries | United Kingdom, China, United States, Netherlands, Belgium |
Biggest Cities in Ghana
Here are the largest cities in Ghana based on 2021 data:
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Accra | 2,291,352 |
| Kumasi | 2,069,350 |
| Tamale | 1,095,808 |
| Sekondi | 286,248 |
| Obuase | 180,460 |
| Tema | 161,612 |
| Cape Coast | 143,015 |
| Koforidua | 127,334 |
| Ho | 83,715 |
| Wa | 78,107 |
Map of Ghana with the Largest Cities
Image Sources and Copyright Information
- Map with Ghana Flag Pinpointed: © hyotographics/Shutterstock