Western Africa, bordering the Gulf of Guinea, between Cote d'Ivoire and Togo.
Ghana is a multiethnic country rich in natural resources and is one of the most stable and democratic countries in West Africa. Ghana has been inhabit ...
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Ghana:
8,196.846 km
Terrain:
Mostly low plains with dissected plateau in south-central area.
Natural Resources:
Gold, timber, industrial diamonds, bauxite, manganese, fish, rubber, hydropower, petroleum, silver, salt, limestone.
Industries:
Mining, lumbering, light manufacturing, aluminum smelting, food processing, cement, small commercial ship building, petroleum.
Population: 34,589,092
Population is concentrated in the southern half of the country, with the highest concentrations being on or near the Atlantic coast.
Area: 238,533 km2
slightly smaller than Oregon
Lake Volta is the world's largest artificial lake (manmade reservoir) by surface area (8,482 sq km; 3,275 sq mi); the lake was created following the completion of the Akosombo Dam in 1965, which holds back the White Volta and Black Volta Rivers.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| eng | English |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| GHS | Ghanaian cedi | ₵ |
Capital City: Accra
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 3:39 pm (GMT)
Visiting Ghana
You're in for a treat! Ghana is a fascinating place to explore, especially from November to March. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful landscapes from forests to coastlines
- Vibrant music and dance culture
- High levels of poverty and security concerns
- Poor infrastructure and healthcare
- Political instability and occasional unrest
- 3.4MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Ghanaian cuisine features yams, plantains, and fish.
- Popular dishes include jollof rice and fufu.
- Fresh tropical fruits and palm wine are widely enjoyed.
- Visit the Cape Coast Castle
- Explore Kakum National Park
- Relax on the beaches of Busua
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