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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Ghana’s population is 133% larger than that of Guinea, a difference of 19,672,629.
Guinea’s surface area is 3.1% larger than that of Ghana, a difference of 7,321 km².
Ghana’s population density is 140% higher than that of Guinea, a difference of 84.3 /km².
Ghana’s nominal GDP is 229% larger than that of Guinea, a difference of $57.30 billion.
Ghana’s GDP per capita is 41% higher than that of Guinea, a difference of $696.
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Accra
Conakry
34,427,414
14,754,785
238,539 km²
245,860 km²
144 /km²
60 /km²
$82.31 billion · 2024
$25.01 billion · 2024
$2,391 · 2024
$1,695 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Western Africa
Western Africa
Ghanaian cedi · GHS · GH₵
Guinean franc · GNF · FG
Ghanaian
Guinean
+233
+224
.gh
.gn
GH / GHA
GN / GIN
Africa/Accra
Africa/Conakry
Ghana
Guinée
| Measure | Ghana | Guinea |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Accra | Conakry |
| Population | 34,427,414 | 14,754,785 |
| Surface area | 238,539 km² | 245,860 km² |
| Population density | 144 /km² | 60 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $82.31 billion · 2024 | $25.01 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $2,391 · 2024 | $1,695 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Western Africa | Western Africa |
| Currency | Ghanaian cedi · GHS · GH₵ | Guinean franc · GNF · FG |
| Nationality | Ghanaian | Guinean |
| Phone code | +233 | +224 |
| Internet domain | .gh | .gn |
| ISO codes | GH / GHA | GN / GIN |
| Time zone | Africa/Accra | Africa/Conakry |
| Native name | Ghana | Guinée |
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Nestled along the Gulf of Guinea, Ghana is a vibrant West African nation known for its warm hospitality, rich history, and dynamic blend of tradition and modernity.
Full Ghana profile →Guinea, a West African nation on the Atlantic coast, boasts a rich tapestry of natural beauty, cultural diversity, and a dynamic history that invites explorers and scholars alike.
Full Guinea profile →The capital of Ghana is Accra.
Ghana has a recorded population of approximately 34,427,414 people.
Ghana covers an area of about 238,539 km².
Ghana has a population density of roughly 144 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Ghana has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $82.31 billion as of 2024.
Ghana has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,391.
Ghana uses the Ghanaian cedi (GHS), with the symbol GH₵.
Ghana is located in Western Africa, Africa.
People from Ghana are referred to as Ghanaian.
The international dialing code for Ghana is +233.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Ghana is .gh.
Ghana uses the Africa/Accra time zone.
Nestled along the Gulf of Guinea, Ghana is a vibrant West African nation known for its warm hospitality, rich history, and dynamic blend of tradition and modernity.
The capital of Guinea is Conakry.
Guinea has a recorded population of approximately 14,754,785 people.
Guinea covers an area of about 245,860 km².
Guinea has a population density of roughly 60 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Guinea has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $25.01 billion as of 2024.
Guinea has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,695.
Guinea uses the Guinean franc (GNF), with the symbol FG.
Guinea is located in Western Africa, Africa.
The native name of Guinea is Guinée.
People from Guinea are referred to as Guinean.
The international dialing code for Guinea is +224.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Guinea is .gn.
Guinea uses the Africa/Conakry time zone.
Guinea, a West African nation on the Atlantic coast, boasts a rich tapestry of natural beauty, cultural diversity, and a dynamic history that invites explorers and scholars alike.