the country has flat plains, low hills and a few rivers. ghana can be divided into five different geographical regions. the coastline is mostly a low, sandy shore backed by plains and scrub. it is crossed by several rivers and streams. the northern part of the country has high plains. southwest and south central ghana is made up of a forested plateau region with the ashanti uplands and the kwahu plateau. the hilly akuapim-togo ranges are found along the country's eastern border.