Ghana Facts

Ghana Facts for Kids

Ghana facts impressions: Cocoa beans, Memorial, Accra

Here are some interesting Ghana facts which were chosen and researched by kids especially for kids.

  • Population: 33 million people (2023)
  • Capital: Accra with about 4 million inhabitants
  • Name: Republic of Ghana. The name ‘Ghana‘ stems from the Soninke language and means ‘Warrior King’.
  • Government: Presidential Republic
  • Language: English
  • Religion: predominantly Christian 71% 
  • Literacy: 77% of people aged 15 years and older can read and write
  • Currency: 1 cedi = 100 pesewas
  • National Day: 6 March (Independence Day)
  • National Bird: Golden eagle
  • National Colours: red, yellow, green
 
  • National Anthem: ‘God Bless Our Homeland Ghana.’ Listen to the instrumental version.
  • President: Nana Akufo-Addo since 2017
  • History: The first settlements in this region date back to the 5th century. Several Akan kingdoms ruled the country, with the Ashanti Empire being the most well researched. Numerous countries including the Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Danish, French, British and Germans colonised the country. In Ghana many European countries were involved in the slave trade. Ghana declared independence in 1957.