Ghana

Ghana with an estimated population of about 30 million people, is the first country in Africa to gain its independence on the 6th of March, 1957. Located in the Western sub region of Africa, Ghana is said to be geographically closer to the centre of the earth than any other country in the world. Located along the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean, the country has a lukewarm climate making the weather serene and friendly all year round. Ghana is bordered by three Francophone countries; Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, and Togo. In Ghana, there are over ten (10) ethnic groups who speak over eighteen (18) languages, however, the country’s official language is English which is widely spoken by Ghanaians.

Ghanaians can be described as the most hospitable people on the continent stemming from the basic cultural norm of Ghanaian to treat strangers or visitors with the utmost kindness and hospitability. This is one of the many reasons why Ghana is a major attraction for tourists. Other reasons include the many captivating tourist destinations across the country. You can awe yourself to the diverse wildlife in the iconic nature reserves and national parks in the tropical savannah region in the north or the tropical evergreen rainforests in the south. Also, a coastal palm-lined sandy beaches, dozens of forts and castles that come with great history and world heritage sites. Further, the beautiful mountains, caves and historical water bodies such as the Wli waterfalls, which is the largest waterfall in West Africa. Ghana is also prides itself with amazing lakes such as the lake Bosomtwe and the Lake Volta, the largest man-made lake in the world by surface area.

It is recorded by the ministry of tourism that, over 1 million tourists from all over the world visit Ghana every year. If there is ever a place to visit for tourism purposes or just for the fun of it, Ghana should be on the top of the list.