High Commission of Ghana, London facts for kids

Quick facts for kids High Commission of Ghana in London
Location	Belgravia, London
Address	13 Belgrave Square, London, SW1X 8PN
Coordinates	51°29′55.7″N 0°9′18.9″W / 51.498806°N 0.155250°W / 51.498806; -0.155250
High Commissioner	Papa Owusu-Ankomah

The High Commission of Ghana in London is like Ghana's official home in the United Kingdom. It's a special office that helps Ghana and the UK work together. A diplomatic mission is a group of people from one country who live and work in another country. Their main job is to represent their home country and look after its interests.

The High Commission has a few different offices in London. One is at 13 Belgrave Square, and another is at Cromwell House, 104 Highgate Hill. They also have smaller offices, called honorary consulates, in Glasgow, Scotland, and Dublin, Ireland.

The office at 104 Highgate Hill handles important things like passports, immigration, and helping with education and trade between Ghana and the UK. It also has sections for police liaison and for working with the International Maritime Organization.

Ghana's High Commissioners

A High Commissioner is the main diplomat who represents their country in another Commonwealth country. They are like an ambassador. The High Commissioner leads the team at the High Commission and works to build good relationships between the two countries.

Images for kids

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  Plaque outside the High Commission

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  The High Commission seen from Halkin Place