Ghana - Did you know that when the Portuguese first settled on the coast of what is now Ghana in 1482, the present site of Accra was occupied by several villages of the Ga tribe, ruled from a parent settlement, Ayaso (Ayawaso), located about 15 miles (24 km) north. Discover more here!!
Ghana Tourist Guide - Detailed Guide for travelers. Includes country almanac, maps, climate graphs, health & safety, things to do, getting there & around, entertainment, free brochures and more.
Ghana: Fire and Water - Traveling to this African coastal country would be an adventure. Here's a woman who actually went all that distance to take a drumming class, although she had never played the drums before. She really gives you a glimpse into what daily life is like. Learning to dance the native way, playing the drums, and eating fou fou (check it out) were all new things to try in this country. Learn how to make and tie a lapa , a long garment worn by women. There is also lots of information about kente cloth, batik, and other types of African textiles. And she suggests women splurge and get their hair braided! She kept her hair extensions in for seven weeks when she got home--they still looked great, but she got tired of them after that.
Republic of Ghana - At this site, you'll get loads of facts, tourist information, maps, and more. For example, you can see pictures of Ghanaian money. Can you spot the precious gems pictured on the one thousand-Cedi note? They are diamonds, which are important exports.
Welcome to Ghana - Before 1957, when Ghana gained its independence from Britian, Ghana was known as the "Gold Coast." This label accurately describes Ghana'a wealth in gold, discovered there in 1471, and other natural resources. This natural wealth attracted settlements of many European countries including Denmark, England, Holland, Prussia, and Sweden, which all built forts and castles here to protect their trade interests.
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