Where is Ghana? Located in West Africa, Ghana is bordered on the north and northwest by Burkina Laso, on the east by Togo, on the south by the Atlantic Ocean and on the west by Cote d'Ivoire. It has approximately 539 km of coastline. Latitude: 4º45' to 11º10' Longitude: 1º13' to 3º15' It's capital city is Accra, located on the southern coast of the country. Ghana has a total area of 238,500 sq. km (or 92,090 sq. mi), with its highest peak, Mount Afadjato, at approximately 900m (or 2950 ft). The majority of the country lies at less than 150 m (500ft) above sea level.   Landforms Climate Soil & Vegetation Settlement Patterns Rivers, Oceans & Lakes Back