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Ghana — silhouette, capital and facts
Ghana is in Africa and its capital is Accra. With about 33 million people and 238,533 km², it ranks 80th in area and 46th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Ghana, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Accra
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- about 33 million
- Area
- 238,533 km²
- Language
- English
- Currency
- Cedi
- Flag colors
- red, yellow, green, black
Borders
Ghana shares a land border with 3 countries: Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Togo.
Fun facts about Ghana
- In 1957, Ghana became the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence from colonial rule.
- Lake Volta, formed by the Akosombo Dam in the 1960s, is one of the world's largest artificial lakes.
- In Ghana, artisans make fantasy coffins shaped like fish, planes or bottles, reflecting the life of the deceased.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Ghana?
The capital of Ghana is Accra.
Which continent is Ghana in?
Ghana is in Africa.
Which countries border Ghana?
Ghana shares a land border with 3 countries: Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Togo.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Ghana?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Ghana is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Ghana?
In 1957, Ghana became the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence from colonial rule. Lake Volta, formed by the Akosombo Dam in the 1960s, is one of the world's largest artificial lakes. In Ghana, artisans make fantasy coffins shaped like fish, planes or bottles, reflecting the life of the deceased.
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