Tourism in Ghana

Tourism in Ghana

Ghana

Ghana is a republic on the western side of the continent of Africa in the northern coast of the Gulf of Guinea, formerly called the "Gold Coast", bordered on the west by the Ivory Coast, to the east Togo, bordered on the north by Burkina Faso, Gulf of Guinea. Ghana's independence from Britain was declared in 1957 and its official language is English. The currency of the country is Sidi. It has an area of ​​about 238,537 square kilometers. Its population is about 14,159,000. Its capital is the city of Accra. Its main cities are Tamale, Kumasi, Tema and Cape Coast

Climate of Ghana

The climate in Ghana is characterized by a combination of two climates; tropical and tropical. Southern regions are dominated by tropical climates. They are very rainy in winter and extremely hot in summer. Coastal areas are low in wind, while in the northern and middle regions, It has a wet and dry climate and is influenced by the dry "pyramids" of the Sahara

Tourist areas in Ghana

Accra City

The capital of the country and the most populous city, is characterized by its picturesque beaches, historical and archaeological buildings, libraries and many historical museums, as well as traditional markets and art galleries, as well as the old 17th-century castles

Kumasi City

The city is located in the south-central part of the country. It is about 2,500 kilometers from the capital. It is known as the Garden City for its abundance of plants, flowers and flowers, giving a beautiful and attractive view to the visitor. The city is also characterized by the multitude of mountains covered with trees.

Cape Coast Castle

This castle is considered one of the most important stations for the migration of slaves when the state was a colony of British colonies, containing inside the traces of the walls in green, which are traces of the chains that were bound by the slaves in preparation for deportation, the castle from the inside dark and the outside white color of limestone , With narrow cells, and features a stunning view of the Atlantic Ocean

Al-Mina Castle

Located in the south of Ghana, it was built by the Portuguese during the year 14822 AD. It was the first shopping center in the European Sahara, and the castle was used as a gold station

National Park

Located north of the Cape Coast fortress, the park is about 200 kilometers, surrounded by farms, especially cocoa farms. It has many trees and wild animals. It has a route that tourists use to hike around the park, 350 meters long and 40 meters high