What Are People From Ghana Called?

Name: Ghana
Address: West Africa, Ghana

West Africa, Ghana

Ghana

People from Ghana are called:

People from Ghana are called Ghanaian.

Demonym:

Ghanaian

Pronunciation:

/ˈɡɑːniən/

About Ghana

Capital city: Accra.
First African country to gain independence from European colonial rule in 1957.
Known for gold mining, cocoa production, and rich cultural heritage.
Stable democracy with English as official language and diverse ethnic groups.

Quick Facts

Population:: 34,121,985 (2024 est.)
Country:: Ghana
Region:: West Africa

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Etymology & Origin

Named after the ancient Ghana Empire, from the Soninke word 'ghana' meaning 'warrior king'.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Burkina Faso

north of Ghana

People are called:

Burkinabe

Togo

east of Ghana

People are called:

Togolese

Ivory Coast

west of Ghana

People are called:

Ivorian

Quick Facts

Population:: 34,121,985 (2024 est.)
Country:: Ghana
Region:: West Africa

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