Ghana, [a] 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, …

5 days ago · Ghana gained independence on March 6, 1957, led by nationalist leader Kwame Nkrumah. It was the first African country south of the Sahara to achieve independence from colonial rule, …

Country Profile Official Name: Republic of Ghana Capital: Accra Independence: 6 March 1957 Population: ~33 million Language: English (official) Currency: Ghana Cedi (GHS) Time Zone: GMT

English, however, is the official language, a legacy of British colonial rule. In 1957, Ghana (formerly known as the Gold Coast) became the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to gain...

In 1957, the Gold Coast gained its independence from Britain and became known as Ghana.

6 days ago · Ghana means "Warrior King" in the Soninke language. [9] Ghana, officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country located along the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean, in the subregion of …

Ghana (/ˈɡɑːnə/ GAH-nə; Twi: Gaana, Ewe: Gana, Dagbani: Gana), officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa.

Dec 3, 2025 · The name Ghana was chosen in 1957 to reflect a connection to the powerful ancient Ghana Empire, even though that empire was located far north of modern Ghana. By adopting this …

Ghana, officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa. It borders Côte d'Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea to the south.

Jan 10, 2026 · Ghana is a country in western Africa situated on the coast of the Gulf of Guinea. Although relatively small in area and population, Ghana is one of the leading countries of Africa and is …