Clues
Use these details to boost your ability to identify specific countries in the game.
Identity & symbols
Language
English is the official language; the alphabet is Latin with no special characters.
Culture
Look for traditional markets, vibrant clothing patterns, and signs of local festivals; street vendors and cultural motifs are common.
Miscellaneous
Street scenes may include tro-tros (shared minibuses), colorful taxis, and signs in local languages; look for unique palm trees and traditional crafts.
Capital
Accra
Environment & landscape
Environment
Ghana features diverse landscapes including coastal beaches, savannas, forests, and mountainous regions; the vegetation is tropical.
Infrastructure
Urban areas have a mix of colonial and modern architecture, with brightly colored buildings and markets; rural areas often have mud-brick houses.
Coverage
True
Foliage
Common tree types include mango, baobab, and oil palm; grasses vary from tall savannah grasses to dense rainforest undergrowth.
Topography
Ghana features a mix of coastal plains, forested hills, and the Akwapim-Togo mountain range in the eastern region.
Roads & transportation
Cars
Vehicle registration plates are white with a blue stripe at the top; they typically start with a two-letter code representing the region.
Driving
Vehicles drive on the right side of the road.
Signs
Road signs are in English, often featuring pictograms, and may have a mix of local languages; they are generally rectangular and colorful.
Stop
Stop signs read 'STOP' in English.
Bollards
Bollards in Ghana are typically unmarked and may not have any specific designs.
Poles
Utility poles are often wooden and can be seen carrying various types of wires, including electricity and telecommunications.