Country quiz · Africa
Ghana quiz
Ghana is in 7 quizzes: one number, 2 Explorer photos, 2 trivia questions, flag, the Africa map and outline. Accra and Elmina Castle are among its 2 photos.
★ 4.7 on Google Play· 60 ratings· 1000+ downloads· Free
8 questions about Ghana only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Ghana at a glance
| Capital | Accra |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Location | Western Africa, bordering the Gulf of Guinea, between Cote d'Ivoire and Togo |
| Population | 35 million (2025 estimate), 44th of 196 |
| Area | 238,533 km², 78th of 196 |
| People per km² | 148 |
| Land borders | Togo (1,098 km), Ivory Coast (720 km), Burkina Faso (602 km) |
| Coastline | 539 km |
| Highest point | Mount Afadjato, 885 m |
| Official language | English |
| Currency | Ghana cedi |
| Flag colours | red, yellow, green and black |
| Independence | 1957, from the United Kingdom |
| Drives on the | right |
| Calling code | +233 |
| Largest cities | Kumasi (3.8 million), Accra (2.7 million), Sekondi Takoradi (1.1 million) |
| Terrain | Mostly low plains with dissected plateau in south-central area |
| Climate | Tropical; warm and comparatively dry along southeast coast; hot and humid in southwest; hot and dry in north |
| Where the name comes from | Named for a tribal chieftain who ruled a large part of the region prior to the 13th century, even though his territory was northwest of modern-day Ghana; the former name, Gold Coast, came from the gold that Portuguese explorers discovered in the region in the late 15th century |
| In our quizzes | 7 packs |
Of 3 land neighbours, Togo shares the longest border with Ghana (1,098 km) and Burkina Faso the shortest (602 km); there are also 539 km of coast. By area Ghana is 78th of 196 countries, just behind Uganda and ahead of Romania.
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Places to find
2 in Explorer
Ghana's capital on the Gulf of Guinea, with Independence Square and Black Star Gate.
Photo: Goldenwabbit / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
The oldest European building south of the Sahara, a 1482 Portuguese slave fort.
Photo: Damien Halleux Radermecker / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons licenceQuestions we ask
3| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What was Ghana called before independence? | Gold Coast |
| What currency does Ghana use? | Cedi |
| In what year did Ghana gain independence (first sub-Saharan African country to do so)? | 1957 |
Ghana, question by question
The flag round shows Senegal, the Ivory Coast and Mali next to Ghana. The shape question offers the Ivory Coast, Nigeria and Senegal. Senegal and the Ivory Coast are on both lists.
Trivia asks: “What was Ghana called before independence?” The answer is Gold Coast. It also asks: “What currency does Ghana use?” (Cedi). Ghana in numbers: independence in 1957. Explorer has 2 Ghana photos: Accra and Elmina Castle.
Every Ghana question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of Ghana?
The capital of Ghana is Accra.
Which continent is Ghana in?
Ghana is in Africa.
What is the population of Ghana?
About 35 million (2025 estimate).
Which countries border Ghana?
Ghana borders Togo, the Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso.
What is the highest point in Ghana?
Mount Afadjato, at 885 m.
What is the official language of Ghana?
English.