Ghana is an African country whose capital is Accra. It is located in West Africa and is bordered by Cote d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Togo, and the Gulf of Guinea. Ghana is the world's 79th largest country with a population of approximately 30 million people. It is a unitary presidential constitutional democracy, and has been a member of the Commonwealth since 1957. Ghana is known for its rich culture and history, and is home to many different ethnic groups.