Travel Story and Pictures from Ghana

Kumasi
The Asante are a proud tribe in Ghana, Africa. They have their own king, flag and history. Kumasi is their capital. ... [more]
Ghana Market
Share some impressions and pictures of a typical African market. It is here that African life revolves around. ... [more]
Elmina slave castle
From outside, this fortress on the seaside has a nice look, but once inside, the guide tells you about its history, ... [more]
Avatime hills
After crossing the bridge over the Volta river, hills rise up in the east, which grow into mountains, and offer ... [more]
Independence Square
Independence Square is a vast area in Accra where massive celebrations can be held. On any day, this is the heart ... [more]
Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum
Ghana's Father of the Fatherland, Kwame Nkrumah, has a last resting place in style: a Mausoleum in a friendly ... [more]
Timber market
A few alleys with a wide variety of items for sale are tucked away in near Ussher Town in Accra. Timber market ... [more]
Lake Volta Cruise
A perfect day trip from Accra, the cruise on Lake Volta includes not just navigating the largest artificial lake ... [more]
Cape Coast castle
Visiting Cape Coast castle is unlikely to keep you untouched; for many, it is a confronting and harrowing experience ... [more]
Ada Foah
A few hours east of Accra, the coastal town of Ada Foah lies right where river Volta meets the Gulf of Guinea. ... [more]
Shai Hills
Just northeast of the Ghanaian capital, you can find Shai Hills with possibilities of game drives and climbing ... [more]

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Capital	Accra
Population	35,06 mln
Surface	238,533 sq km

Languages	English, local languages
UTC offset	UTC 0
Currency	Cedis (GHC)

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