The British Empire & Gold Coast
This body of water, which borders the southern coast of Ghana, was formerly known by the British as the Gold Coast.
the Gulf of Guinea
This vibrant coastal city is both the capital and largest city of Ghana.
Accra
This spicy, slow-cooked West African staple, which is the national dish of Ghana, pairs perfectly with fried plantains.
Jollof Rice
Both nations eagerly anticipated this high-profile 2026 World Cup Group L clash held in the United States.
What is England vs. Ghana
This famous French military and political leader crowned himself Emperor in 1804 and conquered much of Europe.
Napoleon Bonaparte
The first President of independent Ghana, this prominent leader studied at the London School of Economics and actively campaigned for the decolonization of Africa.
Kwame Nkrumah
Running right through Greater London, this famous astronomical reference meridian is also known as the prime meridian.
Greenwich Meridian
Originally a symbol of royalty and prestige among the Ashanti people, this intricately hand-woven cloth is considered one of Ghana's most famous cultural exports to the world.
Kente cloth
He scored a memorable, leaping equalizer for the Black Stars in their 1-1 friendly draw against England in 2011.
Asamoah Gyan
This 20th-century French military general founded the French Fifth Republic and served as its first president.
Charles de Gaulle
Upon gaining independence in 1957, Ghana became the first sub-Saharan African nation to join this voluntary association of 56 member states, mostly former territories of the British Empire.
Commonwealth of Nations
Shared by both the UK and Ghana, this currency is the basic monetary unit used in both nations.
the pound
Popularly eaten across the UK, this quintessential English dish originated in the fishing ports of England and is traditionally served with salt and vinegar.
Fish and Chips
This prominent English striker scored the opening goal for the Three Lions in that same 2011 Wembley Stadium match.
Andy Carroll
Born in modern-day Iraq, this influential 8th-century scholar is widely known as the "father of algebra."
Al-Khwarizmi
Built by the British in the 17th century, this historic fortification in the Central Region of Ghana is a UNESCO World Heritage site and served as a major transatlantic slave trading point.
Cape Coast Castle
If you travel exactly 514 miles northeast from Accra, you'll hit this prominent, bustling city, which serves as the traditional capital of the Ashanti Empire.
Kumasi
Celebrated in the Notting Hill area of London since the 1960s, this massive annual street festival was heavily influenced by the UK's Caribbean immigrant communities.
Notting Hill Carnival
This legendary Ghanaian footballer, nicknamed the "Maestro," spent several highly successful club years in the UK playing for English clubs like Chelsea and Portsmouth.
Michael Essien
This iconic French singer was known worldwide for her signature song, "La Vie en rose."
Édith Piaf
esigned to look like the iconic British landmark, this bridge built in the 1950s is famously situated over the Volta River in the Eastern Region of Ghana.
Adomi Bridge
The UK is separated from mainland Europe by this crucial English Channel strait, which connects the North Sea to the Atlantic Ocean.
Strait of Dover?
This Ghanaian musician and highlife legend, who coined a genre, is famously associated with the UK-based Afrobeat pioneer and producer, the late Tony Allen.
Ebo Taylor
Holding the all-time international scoring record for the Black Stars, this forward had a famous stint in English football with Fulham.
Asamoah Gyan
This highly decorated architect, born in Baghdad, was the first woman to receive the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize.
Zaha Hadid