Ghana
Geographic & General info
- Capital: Accra
- Population: approx. 33.5 million
- Languages: English (official), Twi (Akan), Ewe, Ga, Dagbani
- Area: 238,535 km²
- Time Zone: UTC+0 (GMT)
- Currency: Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
- Flag Colors: Red, yellow, green with a black star
- National Holiday: March 6
- National Anthem: God Bless Our Homeland Ghana
- Neighboring Countries: Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Togo
Top 15 Largest Cities
- Accra
- Kumasi
- Tamale
- Sekondi-Takoradi
- Ashaiman
- Sunyani
- Cape Coast
- Obuasi
- Teshie
- Madina
- Koforidua
- Wa
- Tema
- Techiman
- Ho
Top 15 Highlights
- Kakum National Park (Canopy Walkway)
- Cape Coast Castle
- Elmina Castle
- Lake Volta
- Mole National Park
- Kente Weaving Villages (Bonwire)
- Labadi Beach (Accra)
- Wli Waterfalls
- Boti Falls
- Paga Crocodile Sanctuary
- Jamestown & Lighthouse (Accra)
- Manhyia Palace Museum (Kumasi)
- Mankessim Posuban Shrines
- Nzulezo Stilt Village
- Shai Hills Resource Reserve
Climate and Nature
Ghana enjoys a warm tropical climate year-round. The southern region experiences two rainy seasons (April–July and September–November), while the north has a single wet season. The natural environment ranges from palm-fringed Atlantic beaches and coastal lagoons to dense tropical rainforests and northern savannas.
Culture and Gastronomy
Ghanaian culture is globally celebrated for its welcoming spirit, vibrant Kente cloth textiles, and musical styles like Highlife and Hiplife. Cuisine revolves around hearty, flavorful dishes. Popular staples include Jollof Rice, Fufu (pounded cassava and plantain served with rich soup), Banku, and Red-Red (plantain and bean stew).
Economy
Ghana stands as one of West Africa's most stable and prosperous economies. Primary economic drivers include gold exports, crude oil extraction, and cocoa production (where Ghana ranks among the top global suppliers). Tourism and financial services also fuel continuing growth.
Did you know?
- In 1957, Ghana became the first country in Sub-Saharan Africa to gain independence from European colonial rule.
- Lake Volta is the world's largest artificial reservoir by surface area.
- Ghana is the second-largest cocoa exporter globally, renowned for producing high-grade cocoa beans.
- The ancient village of Nzulezo is constructed entirely on wooden stilts over Lake Tadane.
- Ghana is famous for its custom 'fantasy coffins', hand-carved into elaborate shapes like cars, fruits, or animals to celebrate the deceased's life.
Live footage: Discover Ghana via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Ghana and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Ghana: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Ghana: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Ghana in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
