In the political map of Ghana, the major features of the country like the international neighbors, the regions inside the country and their capitals, the national capital have been marked by using various symbols. The country has 539 kilometers of coastline as the Gulf of Guinea lies to the southern portion of the country. The terrain of Ghana is characterized mostly by low plains and in some areas there are plateaus.
Political Ghana Map
Ghana or Republic of Ghana is a West African country. English is the official language of Ghana. The geographic coordinates of Ghana are 8° North latitude and 2° West longitude. The total area of the country is 239,460 square kilometers. Ghana experiences tropical and warm climate. In the political map of Ghana, the international boundaries, internal regions along with the capitals bordering countries are clearly highlighted.
Ghana Capital
Accra is the capital of Ghana. Accra is the hub of administration, economy, and communication of Ghana. There are various places of tourist attractions at Accra like National Museum, National Theatre, Center for National Culture and Makola Market. The geographic coordinates of Accra are 5° 32' 60"North latitude and 13' West longitude. Accra is located 324 feet above sea level. Accra is served by Kotoka International Airport. To the north of Accra there are the cities of Avenaw and Kokomlemle. Jonkobri and Damba lie to the western side, Wiaboman and Gbegbenshona are on the south and Ridge lies to the east of Accra. Accra is highlighted in the printable map of Ghana by a red star.
Ghana Regions
The ten regions of Ghana have been highlighted in the political Ghana map. The regional boundaries are marked in the political map of Ghana by a specific colored line. The ten regions in Ghana, which are indicated in the Ghana map, are:
- Upper East
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- Upper West
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- Northern
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- Brong-Ahafo
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- Volta
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- Eastern
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- Central
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- Western
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- Greater Accra
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- Ashanti
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Ghana Cities
The major Ghana cities have been marked in the political printable map of Ghana by using black dots. Some of the important cities of Ghana that are given in the political map of Ghana are:
- Prestea
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- Tarkwa
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- Swedru
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- Winneba
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- Oda
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- Kade
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- Obuasi
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- Tema
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- Teshi
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- Keta
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- Bekwai
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- Gaswo
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- Mampong
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- Konongo
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- Kpandu
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- Kete Krachi
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- Dumbai
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- Yeji
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- Bamboi
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- Wenchi
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- Berekum
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- Gaswo
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- Salaga
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- Bimbila
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- Yendi
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- Sawla
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- Bole
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- Tumu
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- Navrongo
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- Wulugu
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- Axim
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- Newtown
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Ghana Region Capitals
The capitals of the regions of Ghana are highlighted in the printable map of Ghana by green boxes. The ten region capitals of Ghana printed in the map of Ghana are Wa, Bolgatanga, Tamale, Sunyani, Kumasi, Awaso, Ho, Koforidua, Cape Coast, Sekondi Takoradi.
Ghana Boundaries
The international boundaries of Ghana have been pointed out in the political map of the country by black lines. The countries that are neighbor to Ghana are Cote D' Ivore, Togo, Burkina Faso, and Benin. The Gulf of Guinea is on the southern part of the country.