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GHANA

Ghana is one of many countries located in West Africa and was formerly known as the Gold Coast. Ghana gained its independence from Britain in 1957. Gold, cocoa and recently oil and tourism have contributed to developing Ghana's economy amidst the struggles it also faces.

 

FACTS

 

Capital: Accra

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  • Population: 25.5 million

  • Area: 238,533 sq km (92,098 sq miles)

  • Major languages: English, African languages including Akan, Ewe

  • Major religions: Christianity, indigenous beliefs, Islam

 

This beautiful country is a land of plains and low plateaus and is covered by rain forest in the west and Lake Volta in the east. Lake Volta is one of the largest man-made lakes.


ATTRACTIONS  (things to See & Do)

 

 

Beaches/Waterfalls

  • Kokrobite Beach

  • Miamia Beach

  • Lake Bosomtwi 

  • Begoro Waterfalls

  • Boti Waterfalls

  • Fuller Waterfalls

  • Wli Waterfalls

  • Tsatsadu Falls

  • Kintampo Falls

  • Agumatsa Falls and Wildlife 

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Museums/Cultural Sites

  • National Museum

  • Museum of Science & Technology

  • Volta Regional Museum

  • Museum of Nzema Culture & History

  • Upper East Regional Museum

  • Ussher Fort Museum

  • Kumasi Fort & Military Museum

  • Old Navrongo Catholic Cathedral

  • Tongo-Tengzuk Cultural Landscape

  • Ancient Mosques (Northern Region)

  • Nzulezu Village on Stilts

  • Independence Square

  • National Theatre

  • Roots Art Gallery & Cafe

Gardens/Parks/Nature Reserves/Zoo

  • Aburi Botanical Gardens

  • Mole National Park

  • Kalakpa Resource Reserve 

  • Bia National Park

  • Kakum National Park

  • Assin Attadanso Resource Reserve

  • Nini Suhien National Park & Ankasa Resource Reserve

  • Kyabobo National Park

  • Digya National Park

  • Bui National Park

  • Regional Wildlife Sanctuaries

  • Gbelle Game Reserve

  • Boaben-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary

  • Wechiau Hippo Sanctuary

  • Kumasi Zoo

  • Accra Zoo

  • The Keta Lagoon Complex 

 

Castles/Forts

  • Lake Volta

  • St. George (Elmina) Castle

  • Cape Coast Castle

  • Fort Amsterdam

  • Fort Appolonia

  • Fort Metal Cross​

This website summarizes some of the important things to know about Ghana to make your trip fulfilling. For more details visit www.ghana.travel

Dos and Don'ts  (cultural tips)
Ghana's beauty
Old Navrongo Catholic Cathedral Building_Ghana

Old Navrongo Catholic Cathedral Building_Ghana

Nzulezu Stilt Settlement_Ghana

Nzulezu Stilt Settlement_Ghana

National-Theater-Ghana

National-Theater-Ghana

Kakum National Park_Ghana

Kakum National Park_Ghana

Independence_Square_Accra

Independence_Square_Accra

Lake Bosumtwi_Ghana

Lake Bosumtwi_Ghana

Fort-Metal-Cross_Ghana

Fort-Metal-Cross_Ghana

Aburi-Botanical-Gardens_Ghana

Aburi-Botanical-Gardens_Ghana

Ecotourism monkeys-Ghana

Ecotourism monkeys-Ghana

Cape-Coast-Castle_Ghana

Cape-Coast-Castle_Ghana

Elmina-Castle_Ghana

Elmina-Castle_Ghana

  • Do greet generally with a smile and hand shake. Ghanaians will also twist and click the middle finger between themselves. Muslims often will not shake hands with the opposite sex.

  • Do address Ghanaians by their academic, professional or honorific title and surname.

  • Do wrap gifts and give it with the right hand only or both hands but never the left hand.

  • Do pour a little alcohol on the ground as a libation for the ancestors before drinking.

  • Do accept home dinner invitation as a sign of friendship. Ghanaians love entertaining.

  • Do greet elders of heads of family first as sign of respect.

  • Do wait to be told where to sit

  • Do wash hands in basin provided before meal is served.                  -----------------------

  • Don't begin eating until the eldest male does.

  • Don't smell food given to you.

  • Don't reach across to eat from the opposite side of a bowl, take food from the section nearest to you. 

  • Don't use your left hand to eat, scoop the food with your thumb and first two finger of right hand if not using cutlery.

  • Don't blow your nose when eating

  • Don't point at anyone with your thumb.

  • Don't cross legs with shoe soles pointing towards someone.

  • Don't sit with legs crossed when with elders.

  • Don't convey message blatantly to cause others discomfort. 

  • Don't whistle at nights.

When planning to travel and visit other countries that you are not familiar with, it is good to learn a few things in addition to the attractions and activities that the country has to offer to make your visit just great. Why not learn a little of their culture and the Dos and Don'ts to help you understand whats acceptable and whats not to help you fit in the community.

 

Here is a small list below which should make interesting reading. Feast your eyes as well on the slide show gallery of photos depicting interesting places to look out for on your visit to Ghana. Enjoy!

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