Ghana is a country situated in West Africa, with its capital city being Accra. The country's population is estimated to be 35.7 million people, and its official language is English. It shares borders with the following countries: Togo to the East, Burkina Faso to the north, and Côte d'Ivoire to the west. The country's size is approximately 238,533 square kilometres of land. Ghana possesses a variety of tourist attractions, and these are the following;
Cape Coast Castle.
It is now a UNESCO site, an architecturally beautiful but historically disturbing fortress where more than 1,000 slaves could be held at one time, awaiting their shipping. The dungeons, with their fingernail-scratched walls, and the Door of No Return are particularly moving, as is the nearby river where slaves took their final bath. A museum in the castle explains how the slave trade worked.
James Town.
It originated as a community that emerged around the 17th-century British James Fort, merging with Accra as the city grew. These days, Jamestown is one of the poorer neighbourhoods of Accra – full of beautifully dishevelled colonial buildings, clapboard houses, and corrugated iron shacks – but it remains vibrant. For a great view of the city and the busy and colourful fishing harbour (haze and pollution permitting), climb to the top of the whitewashed lighthouse.
. Ashanti Craft Villages.
These villages, situated around the Ashanti capital of Kumasi, are a hub of artists, weavers, and woodworkers, and are one of the best places to find traditional Ghanaian crafts straight from the producer. Each village has its own speciality: woven kente cloth can be found in Adanwomase; stamped adinkra textiles – used in funerals – are created in Ntonso; and in Ahwiaa, you’ll see carved wooden dolls and fertility figures.
Kakum National Park.
It has been under protection since 1931, and shelters forest elephants, giant hogs, monkeys, flying squirrels, 300 bird species, and some 650 species of butterfly. They’re all surprisingly well hidden, though, so it’s best to come simply for the experience of being in the forest. A 40m-high walkway takes you through the canopy; guides are required on the trails.
Kumasi.
The centre of the Ashanti Kingdom is, at first sight, a typically sprawling, dusty African city – but explore with a local guide on your holidays and you will discover its true tribal pulse and secrets. A cultural museum, one of West Africa’s largest markets (the 12-hectare Kejetia), and the chance to be invited to a funeral all reveal that there is more to Kumasi than meets the eye.
Mole National Park.
It is located in the northwestern region of Ghana. The park covers an area of 1,868.7 square miles (4,840 sq km), making it the largest protected wildlife area in Ghana. While several large mammals live in Mole, including buffalo, hippos, hyenas, and numerous antelopes, visitors are drawn here by the elephants. See them on traditional safari drives – or track them with a ranger on foot, for a fraction of what it would cost in the national parks of Southern or East Africa. Twitchers will be impressed with the 300 species of birds.
Kyabobo National Park.
Digya National Park.
It covers an area of 3,743 square kms, and Digya National Park is Ghana’s second-largest national park. It is located in the Brong-Ahafo Region of the country. It was established in 1900 as the country’s first protected area and designated as a national park in 1971. Lake Volta lies at the borders of the Digya National Park. The park's undulating terrain is in the transitional area between the savanna and forest. The park’s notable wildlife includes six species of primates, African elephants, manatees, clawless otters, and several other species. Two hundred thirty-six species of birds call this park their home.
Bia National Park.
The Bia National Park and biosphere reserve is located in Ghana’s Western Region. The park encompasses an area of 563 square km and protects one of the last remaining pristine forests of the country. Some of West Africa’s highest trees are found here. The Bia National Park was established in 1935 and is named after the River Bia, which flows close by. 62 mammalian species, including 10 species of primates, more than 160 species of avians, and other wildlife, including many threatened species, inhabit this national park.
Bui National Park.
It was founded in 1971 to protect the flora and fauna areas. The park covers an area of 1820 square kms. It is well known for its large population of hippopotamuses in the Black Volta. The protected area is also home to numerous species of birds and a great variety of antelopes. The white and black colobus monkey, an endangered species, also lives in the Bui National Park. The construction of the Bui Dam currently threatens the inhabitants in the park and is expected to inundate a part of the park.
Lake Volta. Don't forget to pay a visit to one of the world's largest man-made lakes. It covers an area of 8502 square kilometres of water, and is 75 metres deep. It was created in 1965 and is located in southeastern Ghana.
Located in downtown Accra, Ghana, is the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Mausoleum. It has a Mausoleum, which is the final resting place of Ghana’s first President and Africanist. The park features a museum that showcases rare artifacts related to Ghana’s independence, and guided tours at the park provide visitors with an in-depth history of the Sub-Saharan struggle for independence.
The mausoleum, designed by Don Arthur, houses the mortal remains of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and his wife, Fathia Nkrumah.
Apart from the above-mentioned, Ghana has many more attractions for tourists. If you're planning for your next summer holiday, let Ghana be your next destination. And you will soon discover why it's referred to as the gateway to Africa. The country possesses its past, current/present, and future all in one. After seeing its past, you will cry, seeing its present, you will fall in love with the country, and looking into its future, you will prefer to stay in Ghana for good. Please support us by sharing our blog posts with your friends, groups, and communities.
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