AFRICA

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Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution
Population 33.7 million
Exchange Rate 1 USD = 10.40 GHS
Advisory Level 2
GDP/Capita $2,391
Health Alerts 0
Last Updated Apr 24, 2026
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About GhanaOverview, geography, and key facts
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Ghana, officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa. It is situated with the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, and shares borders with Côte d'Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, and Togo to the east. Ghana covers an area of 239,567 km2 (92,497 sq mi), spanning diverse ecologies, from coastal savannas to tropical rainforests. With over 35 million inhabitants, Ghana is the thirteenth-most populous country in Africa, and the second-most populous country in West Africa specifically. The capital and largest city is Accra.

Capital Accra
Population 33.7 million
Area 238,533 km²
Languages English
Currency Ghanaian cedi (GHS)
GDP/Capita $2,391
Source: U.S. Department of State, Wikipedia, REST Countries API
Travel AdvisoryU.S. Department of State
Gov Data
Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution

Exercise increased caution due to heightened risks to safety and security.

Currency & Economy

Currency
Ghanaian cedi (GHS)
Exchange Rate
1 USD = 10.40 GHS
GDP
$82.3B
GDP per Capita
$2,391

Visa Fee Estimate

$185 USD 1,924 GHS
Based on current Treasury exchange rate

Development

Life Expectancy
65.5 years
Geography & Practical Details
Region
Africa
Capital
Accra
Area
238,533 km²
Population
33,742,380
Timezone
UTC
Languages
English
Calling Code
+233
Drives On
Right
ISO Code
GH