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 to 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 238,537 square kilometers. Its population is about 14,159,000. Its capital is the city of Accra. Its most important cities are Tamale, Kumasi, Tema and Cape Coast.
Climate of Ghana
The climate in Ghana is characterized by a combination of two climates; a tropical and tropical climate. The southern regions are dominated by the tropical climate. They are very rainy in the winter and very 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 is the capital of the state and the most densely populated city, with 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: Located in the south-central part of the country, 250 kilometers away from the capital, this city is known as the Garden City for its abundance of plants, flowers and roses, giving a beautiful and picturesque view. The visitor enjoys the city and is characterized by the abundance of mountains covered with trees.
Cape Coast Castle: This castle is one of the most important stations for the migration of slaves when the state colony of the colonies of Britain, contains inside the traces of the walls in green, which are traces of the chains that were linking the slaves in preparation for deportation, the castle from the inside dark and the outside color White limestone, containing narrow cells, and features a spectacular view of the Atlantic Ocean.
Al-Mina: Located in the south of Ghana, it was built by the Portuguese in 1482 AD. It was the first shopping center in the European Sahara and the castle was used as a gold station.
National Park: This park is located about 20 km north of Cape Coast Castle. It is surrounded by farms, especially cocoa farms. It contains many trees and wildlife. It has a road that is used by tourists to walk around the park, 350 meters long and 40 meters high
