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Ghana

Accra ยท 34.8 million (2024 est.)

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Live Data

Capital

Accra

Population

34.8 million (2024 est.)

Area

238,533 kmยฒ

Languages

English, Akan, Ewe, Ga, Dagbani

Currency

Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)

Timezone

Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0)

Regions

Greater Accra

Greater Accra anchors one of Ghana's major geographic and cultural zones, connecting local communities, transport corridors, markets, and heritage sites. Use the Pulse map alongside official sources to understand how this region fits into the wider continental picture. Accra is the national reference point for government, services, and onward travel.

Ashanti and Kumasi

Ashanti and Kumasi anchors one of Ghana's major geographic and cultural zones, connecting local communities, transport corridors, markets, and heritage sites. Use the Pulse map alongside official sources to understand how this region fits into the wider continental picture.

Cape Coast and Central Region

Cape Coast and Central Region anchors one of Ghana's major geographic and cultural zones, connecting local communities, transport corridors, markets, and heritage sites. Use the Pulse map alongside official sources to understand how this region fits into the wider continental picture.

Northern Savannah

Northern Savannah anchors one of Ghana's major geographic and cultural zones, connecting local communities, transport corridors, markets, and heritage sites. Use the Pulse map alongside official sources to understand how this region fits into the wider continental picture.

๐Ÿ—๏ธInfrastructure

Ghana's infrastructure is shaped by its geography, main trade corridors, ports, airports, border crossings, and energy systems. The Pulse map can help orient major cities and transport relationships, but official transport and utility sources should be checked for current operations.

๐ŸฅHealthcare

Urban healthcare access is strongest in the capital and major regional centers, while rural care can be limited. Visitors should carry comprehensive travel health insurance, confirm routine vaccinations, and consult the WHO country health profiles and WHO Regional Office for Africa resource before departure.

๐ŸšŒTransportation

International access centers on Accra and other major gateways, with onward travel by road, air, rail, river, or ferry depending on region. Confirm schedules directly with operators and avoid assuming rural route reliability.

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