The Republic of Ghana is a West African country located along the Gulf of Guinea. Ghana is bordered by Cote d’Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south. The country covers an area of 238,535 square kilometers (92,099 square miles) and has a population of approximately 30 million. The capital and largest city is Accra.

Ghana has a tropical climate with two distinct rainy seasons. The first rainy season, which lasts from April to June, is referred to as the “major” rainy season. The second rainy season, which runs from September to November, is referred to as the “minor” rainy season.

The average annual rainfall in Ghana is 1,600 millimeters (63 inches). However, rainfall varies greatly from region to region. The northern regions of the country typically receive more rainfall than the southern regions.

The temperatures in Ghana are