Located on the west coast of Africa, the Republic of Ghana is one of the continent’s most up-and-coming nations, known in large part for its gold and salt mines. Also known as the Gold Coast, the Republic of Ghana was the first African nation to gain independence from British colonial rule. Ghana became independent in 1957.

The country is bordered to the west by the Ivory Coast, to the north by Burkina Faso, and to the east by Togo. The country is located on the northern coast of the Gulf of Guinea. Ghana spans an area of ​​92,100 square kilometers and has an estimated population of 23 million.

The country’s name was derived from an ancient kingdom that ruled the land during the 11th century. English is the official language in this country. However, more than 100 languages ​​and dialects are spoken in Ghana. Christianity and Islam are the two most predominant religions on this earth. The city of Accra is the commercial center and the capital of Ghana.

Agriculture and commerce are the two most important occupations of the people of Ghana. The country’s economy is largely based on the export of gold, timber, cocoa, diamonds, bauxite and manganese. Apart from these, Ghana contains one of the best oil reserves in the world.

Ghana is an excellent and affordable destination for nature lovers, tourists, and wildlife enthusiasts. The climate in this part of the world is tropical. The Greenwich meridian crosses the country. Dense tropical rainforests intersecting with heavily forested hills, streams, and rivers are present throughout the country. Mole National Park and Kujani National Park in Ghana are famous for adventure sports offered to tourists including trekking, camping, and elephant riding. Ghana’s most distinctive geographical feature is the Volta River, on which the Akosombo Dam was built in 1964. Another interesting destination in Ghana is Lake Volta, the world’s largest man-made lake.