Ghana Quick Facts…
| Official Name | Republic of Ghana |
| Common Name | Ghana – /ˈgɑ.nə/ |
| Nationality | Ghanaian(s) – noun, Ghanaian – adjective |
| Independence | Received in 1957 (from the United Kingdom) |
| Administrative Divisions | 16 regions |
| Total Population | 33.8 million (#44) with 59.2% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
| Major Urban Areas | Accra (capital city), Kumasi, Sekondi Takoradi |
| Major Languages | English (official, lingua franca), Asante, Ewe, Fante, Boron |
| Electricity Access | 86.3% of total population |
| Internet Access | 68% of total population |
| Currency | Cedis (GHC) |
| Real GDP (PPP) | $178.5 billion – 2021 estimate |
| Real GDP per Capita | $5,400 (#172) – 2021 estimate |
| Total Area | 238,533 sq km / 92,098 sq mi (#82) with 4.6% water area |
| Geographic Region | Africa – Western Africa |
| Bordering Countries | Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Togo |
| Bordering Water Bodies | Gulf of Guinea |
National Anthem: “God Bless Our Homeland Ghana”