Basic Information | Ghana
| Official Name | Republic of Ghana |
| Common Name | Ghana |
| Continent | Africa |
| Region | West Africa |
| Capital City | Accra |
| Largest City | Accra (metro area) |
Geography | Ghana
| Total Area (sq km) | 238,533 |
| Land Borders | Côte d’Ivoire (west), Burkina Faso (north), Togo (east) |
| Coastline | ~560 km (Gulf of Guinea, Atlantic Ocean) |
| Major Rivers | Volta River, Pra, Ankobra |
| Major Mountains | Mount Afadja (885 m, highest point) |
| Climate | Tropical; wet and dry seasons |
Demographics | Ghana
| Population | ~34 million (2024 est.) |
| Population Density | ~142/sq km |
| Urbanization | ~58% of population lives in cities |
| Official Language(s) | English |
| Regional Languages | Akan, Ewe, Ga, Dagbani, Hausa |
| Major Ethnic Groups | Akan (~47%), Mole-Dagbani, Ewe, Ga-Dangme, others |
| Major Religions | Christianity (~71%), Islam (~20%), Traditional beliefs |
Government & Politics | Ghana
| Government Type | Unitary Presidential Constitutional Republic |
| Current Leader | President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo (as of 2025) |
| Administrative Divisions | 16 regions |
| Independence / Founding Date | 6 March 1957 (from the UK) |
Economy | Ghana
| Currency | Ghanaian Cedi (GHS) |
| GDP (Nominal) | ~$85 billion (2024 est.) |
| GDP Per Capita | ~$2,300 |
| Major Industries | Mining (gold, bauxite, manganese), Cocoa, Oil & Gas, Agriculture, Telecommunications |
| Major Exports | Gold, Cocoa, Oil, Timber, Cashew nuts |
| Major Imports | Machinery, Fuel, Food products, Capital equipment |
| Trade Partners | China, India, USA, EU countries, Nigeria |
Culture & Society | Ghana
| National Symbols | Black Star (freedom), Eagle, National Flag (red-gold-green with black star) |
| National Sport | Football (soccer) |
| Famous Festivals | Homowo (Ga people), Aboakyir (Winneba), Pan-African Festival (Panafest) |
| Cuisine Highlights | Jollof rice, Fufu with soup, Banku, Kelewele (spiced fried plantain) |
| Literature & Arts | Kente cloth weaving, Traditional drumming & dance, Oral storytelling |
| UNESCO Heritage Sites | Forts and Castles (Volta, Greater Accra, Central regions), Asante Traditional Buildings |
Travel & Tourism | Ghana
| Top Tourist Attractions | Cape Coast Castle, Kakum National Park (canopy walkway), Mole National Park, Lake Volta, Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum |
| Best Time to Visit | November to March (dry season) |
| Famous Cities | Accra, Kumasi, Tamale, Takoradi |
| Visa Requirement | Required for most visitors (ECOWAS citizens visa-free) |
Other Key Facts | Ghana
| Time Zone(s) | GMT (no daylight saving) |
| Internet Domain | .gh |
| Calling Code | +233 |
| Major Airports | Kotoka International (Accra), Kumasi International, Tamale International |
| Currency Symbol | ₵ / GH₵ |
| Literacy Rate | ~80% |
| Life Expectancy | ~64 years |
| Interesting Fact | Ghana was the first African country to gain independence from colonial rule in 1957. |
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