Republic of Ghana vs Republic of South Africa

Side-by-side comparison of Republic of Ghana and Republic of South Africa across key geographic and demographic metrics.

Metric Republic of Ghana Republic of South Africa
Population 33,742,380 63,100,945
Area 238,535 km² 1,221,037 km²
Population Density 141.5 /km² 51.7 /km²
Capital Accra Pretoria
Official Language English -
Continent Africa Africa
Currency - South African rand
Time Zone Africa/Accra Africa/Johannesburg
Calling Code - -
ISO Code GH ZA
Description Located in West Africa, this nation borders the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean to its south, sharing land borders with Togo to the east, Côte d'Ivoire to the west, and Burkina Faso to the north... Located at the southern tip of Africa, this nation boasts diverse landscapes, a multicultural society, and significant economic influence on the continent. With a population of over 63 million and an...

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