Ghana
Ghana
Types of trips: Adventure, Culture, Wildlife, Language, Geography, Nature
Best known for: Cocoa Beans, Gold, Kente Cloth
Why Go?: As one of Africa's most stable and peaceful nations, Ghana is a rapidly developing country with vibrant local energy and culture. With beaches, coastal forts, exciting cities and magical wildlife, this will be a destination that people of all ages and interests will enjoy!
Fact File
Population: 27,000,000
Capital: Accra
Language(s): English
Ties to the UK?: Good relationship, popular travel destination
Landscape: Generally covered with shrub and grasslands, with some forest and rainforest areas and many rivers.
Climate/Seasons: Near-equatorial location gives Ghana a consistently warm climate, with rains occuring from April - October in the north and April - June and September - October in the south.
When to Go: The best time to visit is from June - August, as this coincides with a break in the rainy season in the south and many popular local events.
Reasons to Visit: Local cultures and language, wildlife
How to Get There: Air travel is your best option to travel to Ghana from the UK - you can fly directly there from London!
Places to Go: National Museum of Ghana, Prempeh II Jubilee Museum
Famous People: John Dramani Mahama, Azumah Nelson, Kwame Nkrumah-Acheampong
Natural Wonders/Wildlife: Kakum National Park, Mole National Park, Lake Volta
History: Many powerful kingdoms/empires in Ghana's history such as the Kingdom of Ashanti, and Ghana was the first African nation to gain independence from European colonisation in the 20th century.
Architecture: Cape Coast Castle, Elmina Castle
Culture: Made up of many ethnic groups, with local languages taught in schools. One of Africa's most developed countries, with high standards of peace & government.
Sport: Football, Skiing, Boxing
Events: Aboakyir Festival, Bakatue Festival, Bugum Festival
Watch Out For: You will need a visa to travel to Ghana - make sure you start looking into this well in advance!
Medical Issues: There are some advised vaccines/boosters - see here for a good general overview, but always consult with a doctor.
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