Ghana

Geographic Location

• Location in Africa: Ghana is located in West Africa, bordered by Côte d’Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea to the south.
• Latitude and Longitude: 7°57′N, 1°02′W.
• Size: 238,540 square kilometers, making it the 80th largest country in the world.

Population

• Current Population: Approximately 34.96 million¹.

Economy

• GDP:
  • Nominal GDP: Not explicitly available, but Ghana is a leading economy in West Africa, driven by gold, cocoa, and oil exports.
  • GDP per capita: Not explicitly available.

National Symbols

• Anthem: “God Bless Our Homeland Ghana.”
• National Pledge: Ghana has an official national pledge recited by citizens, especially in schools.

Culture and Customs

• Ethnic Groups: Predominantly Akan (47.3%), Mole-Dagbani (18.5%), Ewe (13.9%), and Ga-Dangme (7.4%).
• Languages: English (official), with several local languages including Akan, Ewe, and Ga.
• Religion: Christianity (74.9%), Islam (15.8%), and traditional religions (4.9%).

Main Airports

• Kotoka International Airport (Accra).
• Kumasi International Airport.
• Tamale International Airport.

Popular Tourist Destinations

• Cape Coast Castle: A UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Kakum National Park: Known for its canopy walkway.
• Lake Volta: The largest man-made lake in the world by surface area.
• Mole National Park: A wildlife haven.
• Elmina Castle: A historic site tied to the transatlantic slave trade.

Events and Festivals

• Homowo Festival: Celebrated by the Ga people.
• Aboakyir Festival: A traditional deer-hunting festival.
• Independence Day (March 6): Celebrating Ghana’s independence from British colonial rule.

Practical Information

• Calling Code: +233.
• Country Domain: .gh.
• Currency: Ghanaian Cedi (GHS).