Ghana: flag, capital and facts
Ghana is a country in Western Africa (Africa). Its capital is Accra. Population — 34,427,414. Area — 238,533 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Ghana
Red, yellow and green with a black star.
The capital of Ghana — Accra
Accra is the capital of Ghana. Accra sits on the golden coast.
Facts about Ghana
- Official name
- Republic of Ghana
- Capital
- Accra
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Western Africa
- Population
- 34,427,414
- Area
- 238,533 km²
- Currency
- GHS (₵)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 8°, -2°
How to remember the name
The nameGhana — the old 'Gold Coast', rich in gold and cocoa.
Did you know?
Ghana used to be called the Gold Coast, where gold was mined.
Flags that look alike
These flags are easy to mix up with the flag of Ghana — in the game they are trained side by side, so the difference sticks.
Other countries of Western Africa
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