Ghana

Ghana is a West African country bordered by Côte d’Ivoire to the west, Togo to the east, Burkina Faso to the north, and the Gulf of Guinea to the south.

Ghana
Table of Contents

Ghana Latest News

The Prime Minister will undertake a significant multi-nation tour from July 2 to July 9,  visiting Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia to strengthen India’s bilateral ties and global partnerships.           

About Ghana

  • Location: It is located in West Africa and is sandwiched between Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) and Togo.
  • Bordering Countries: The country shares its borders with three countries: Côte d’Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, and Togo to the east.
  • It is situated on the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean in the subregion of West Africa. 
  • Mountains: Mount Afadjato , Mount Djebobo, Mount Torogbani , all situated east of the Volta River near the Togo border. 
  • In Ghana Kwahu Plateau and Gambaga Scarp form major uplands and escarpments.
  • Lakes: Lake Volta which is created by the Akosombo Dam and considered as one of the largest artificial lakes globally
  • Drainage System: The drainage system is dominated by the Volta River basin, which includes Lake Volta and the Black Volta, White Volta, and Oti rivers. 
  • Economy: Gold, cocoa and more recently oil form the cornerstone of Ghana’s economy and have helped fuel an economic boom.
  • Capital: Accra.

Source: DDNews

Latest UPSC Exam 2025 Updates

Last updated on November, 2025

→ Check out the latest UPSC Syllabus 2026 here.

→ Join Vajiram & Ravi’s Interview Guidance Programme for expert help to crack your final UPSC stage.

UPSC Mains Result 2025 is now out.

UPSC Notification 2026 is scheduled to be released on January 14, 2026.

UPSC Calendar 2026 is released on 15th May, 2025.

→ The UPSC Vacancy 2025 were released 1129, out of which 979 were for UPSC CSE and remaining 150 are for UPSC IFoS.

UPSC Prelims 2026 will be conducted on 24th May, 2026 & UPSC Mains 2026 will be conducted on 21st August 2026.

→ The UPSC Selection Process is of 3 stages-Prelims, Mains and Interview.

UPSC Result 2024 is released with latest UPSC Marksheet 2024. Check Now!

UPSC Prelims Result 2025 is out now for the CSE held on 25 May 2025.

UPSC Toppers List 2024 is released now. Shakti Dubey is UPSC AIR 1 2024 Topper.

UPSC Prelims Question Paper 2025 and Unofficial Prelims Answer Key 2025  are available now.

UPSC Mains Question Paper 2025 is out for Essay, GS 1, 2, 3 & GS 4.

UPSC Mains Indian Language Question Paper 2025 is now out.

UPSC Mains Optional Question Paper 2025 is now out.

→ Also check Best IAS Coaching in Delhi

Ghana FAQs

Q1. What is Ghana mostly known for?+

Q2. Why is Ghana called the center of the world?+

Tags: ghana prelims pointers upsc prelims current affairs

Vajiram Prelims Team
Vajiram Prelims Team
At Vajiram & Ravi, our team includes subject experts who have appeared for the UPSC Mains and the Interview stage. With their deep understanding of the exam, they create content that is clear, to the point, reliable, and helpful for aspirants.Their aim is to make even difficult topics easy to understand and directly useful for your UPSC preparation—whether it’s for Current Affairs, General Studies, or Optional subjects. Every note, article, or test is designed to save your time and boost your performance.
UPSC GS Course 2026
UPSC GS Course 2026
₹1,75,000
Enroll Now
GS Foundation Course 2 Yrs
GS Foundation Course 2 Yrs
₹2,45,000
Enroll Now
UPSC Mentorship Program
UPSC Mentorship Program
₹65000
Enroll Now
UPSC Sureshot Mains Test Series
UPSC Sureshot Mains Test Series
₹25000
Enroll Now
Prelims Powerup Test Series
Prelims Powerup Test Series
₹13000
Enroll Now
Enquire Now