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Ghana, the first sub-Saharan country to attain independence in
1957, is one of the most developed countries in Africa with abundant
natural resources such as timber, diamond, bauxite, silver hydroelectric
power and gold. It was once referred to as the Gold Coast. Despite
Ghana?s numerous natural resources, it has a per capita income
of 2,300 USD. Located in West Africa, Ghana shares borders with
Cote D?Ivoire, Togo and Burkina Faso.
Ghana
is one of the most culturally diverse countries with several
different ethnic groups. The native languages are English (official),
and African languages including Akan, Moshi-Dagomba, Ewe, and Ga.
Ghana is also the birthplace of the Kente fabric, a prestigious
and expensive hand woven fabric whose texture and quality cannot
be replicated industrially. The Kente that exudes charm and culture
has become one of the symbols for Africa.
Accra ? The Capital City of Ghana
Located on the Gulf of Guinea with beautiful coastal beaches, laid back lifestyles
and bustling city life coalesced into a rapidly sprawling city makes Accra an
attractive city in West Africa to visit. Accra is the political and commercial
seat of Ghana. The city of Accra, which barely sleeps has everything to over
its numerous visitors. It has beautiful beaches, local, Western and Asian restaurants,
lots of hotels, museums for Arts and Culture, internet cafes, to name but a few.
Accra is the transportation intersect by road, train and air to other cities
of Ghana and in West Africa. Visitors who come to Accra always leave with smiles
on their faces, a reflection of the countless smiles they received when they
came
to Accra and other cities in Ghana.
Geographical Diversity
Ghana is a tropical country with beautiful landscapes. From the tropical rainforest sandwiched by low plains in the south and savannah grassland in the north, to several lakes and rivers, including the world?s largest man-made lake, Lake Volta. In the West Africa region, Ghana boast of some of the largest national parks, the natural habitats of some endangered spices of animals Ghana also has an impressive coastline that stretches for 539 km interspaced by several colonial forts and castles which are now tourist destinations for the many tourist who come to visit one of the world?s most friend