The Republic of Ghana lies along the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Guinea, in West Africa. It shares borders with the countries of Burkina Faso in the north, Togo in the east and Ivory Coast in the west.
Population: estimated 28 million residents
Capital: Accra
Other Major Cities: Kumasi, Cape Coast, Sekondi-Takoradi, Wa, Tamale
Religion: Christian
Climate: tropical with two major seasons: the dry season and the wet season
Popular places to visit: Accra, Bolgatanga, Cape Coast, Elmina, Kumasi (center for Ashanti culture), Koforidua (location of Aburi Botanical Gardens), Obuasi, Sekondi-Takoradi, Tamale, Lake Volta, Kakum National Park
