ABOUT GHANA

Honorary Consulate of Ghana

Discover Ghana

Basic facts about GHANA

1.      Location: Ghana is located on the west coast of Africa, bordered by Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Togo, and the Gulf of Guinea.

2.      Capital: The capital city of Ghana is Accra.

3.      Independence: Ghana gained independence from British colonial rule on March 6, 1957.

4.      Language: English is the official language.

5.      Currency: The official currency is the Ghanaian Cedi (GHS).

6.      Population: With over 31 million people, Ghana is one of the most populous countries in West Africa.

7.      Religion: Ghana has a religiously diverse population, with Christianity, Islam, and traditional African religions being practiced.

8.      Economy: The economy is based on agriculture, mining (especially gold), and services.

9.      Natural Resources: Ghana is a major producer of gold, cocoa, bauxite, and manganese.

10.   Culture: Ghana has a rich cultural heritage with various ethnic groups, traditional music, dance, and festivals.