Guide:
- Ghana Travel Guide
- The Basics
- Health
- Contacts
- Airports
- Climate
- Currency
- Visa & Passport
- Photos
- Flights to Ghana
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Overview
Formerly a British colony known as the Gold Coast, Ghana was the
first black African nation to achieve independence in 1957. It is a
relatively small country on the West coast of Africa situated
between Togo and Côte d'Ivoire and remains a somewhat
unexplored tropical gem, an untapped destination that abounds in
history, culture, wildlife and scenery with a wide variety of
tourist attractions. And throughout its 10 regions visitors will be
greeted with the warm-hearted smiles of its welcoming people.
Nature has been extremely generous to Ghana with its national
parks and reserves providing a sanctuary for the native flora and
fauna; the grasslands of Mole National Park in the north are home
to a variety of large animals, while birds and butterflies are
particularly numerous in Ghana's forests. Rainforests such as that
of Kakum National Park in the southern central region, with its
canopy walkway and nature trails, provide a haven for eco-tourists.
Miles of unspoilt beaches, waterfalls, rolling forested hills,
rivers and lakes complete the portrait of a country that is a
nature lover's delight.
The diverse ethnic groups of Ghana and the ancient traditions of
its people have shaped one of the richest cultural environments in
Africa that boasts festivals, dance and music as well as a
colourful dress and a wide variety of arts and crafts. The
traditional and cultural heartland of the country is the Ashanti
region, home to the nation's dominant tribe, the Ashanti, who are
most famous today for their craftwork and ancient artistry in
fabrics, particularly the colourful kente cloth.
Ghana's vibrant capital city, Accra, is the gateway to the
country and is located in the smallest, yet most populated region
on the Gulf of Guinea. The modern city has excellent accommodation,
restaurants and nightlife, colourful markets, and is a good base
from which to explore the Atlantic coast west of Accra, which
boasts many fine palm-fringed beaches, resorts, ancient forts,
castles, and fascinating fishing villages. The forts and castles
along the coastline date back to the 15th century and have an
intriguing history of European occupation, fierce battles and
slavery. The Cape Coast Castle, Fort St Jago and Elim Castle are
recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Monuments.
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