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Ghana Travel Wiki

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Find general travel information, guides and “good to know”. Find the cheapest flights and best hotels offers in one click multi search engine - just click a city and discover the best of the country.

Travel to Ghana

The Republic of Ghana offers beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean. It is a land with diverse geography, ranging from tropical jungles to coastal savannahs.  You will also find it to be a nation that is made up of a diverse mix of beliefs and practices thanks to several different local ethnic groups, along with some Western influences.

Numerous destinations in Ghana make for a customized holiday experience. Make your way to Kakum National Park and you’ll get to enjoy a stunning rainforest canopy walk. Monkeys, antelope, and elephants are all said to live within the park’s borders. Follow that up with a visit to the local eco village where you can celebrate a holiday in the traditional manner of the ethnic group.

Mole National Park is another adventurous option to choose. This savanna has lions and elephants, along with buffalo and antelope. Walking and driving safaris are available and you can even schedule a night of camping out on the savannah if you wish.

Be sure to visit the village of Nzulezo while visiting Ghana. This historic village is located in the Amansuri wetlands and is built entirely on stilts and support piers. It can only be accessed via dugout canoe from the town of Beyin.

You also have the full beauty of the coast to enjoy during your stay. Enjoy warm sunshine, gentle waves, and hot sands between your toes as you let the stress and worry of life melt away.

Ghana sets a beautiful example for what the perfect holiday in Africa could be. Come here and you will enjoy every minute of the journey.

City Guides

Click on a city for more information about the city, maps, tourist information, tours and what to see and do in the city.

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Accra, capital of Ghana

Accra Travel Wiki Travel to Accra Accra serves as the capital of Ghana, providing visitors with immediate access to the bountiful Atlantic coast. It is a city that has seen a modernization of sorts since the 1990s, providing visitors with access to traditional sights, modern marvels, and numerous chances to relax and explore. One of the landmark sights in the city is Elmina Castle. It used to be a stop on the Atlantic slave route, but now serves as a historic exhibit....

Travel resources

Below you can find usefull travel resources for your visit to the country

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Biggest City Ghana

Facts about Ghana, Biggest city What are the names of the largest cities in Ghana, and how big are the cities by population. Easy overview of the informations in the sortable table below. Please note that the informations comes from various sources,if you are using the informations professional you should get confirmation that the figures are actual. Last update august 2017
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Geography and facts, Ghana

Ghana, geography and facts explained Geograhy, facts, local customs and foodie guide. All explained in videos 8 to 15 minutes, very good, informative and funny videos that will ensure you see the videos to the end. The videos are produced by Geography now, thanks for the videos and keep up the good work.

Ghana Holidays

Ghana Public Holidays See the calendars for national Ghana holidays year by year. Find and just click on the year you for which you need more information about Ghana holidays, and the calendar for the year will open. When is the non working days for the year. Public / national days, see the calendar for the country here.

News from Ghana

News from Ghana - Stay updated ! Watch and listen to news resources from Ghana. There are several ways, radio, tv, written and social media, to stay updated on what is happening right now in the country, find some selected news sources in the menu below. If you have found a news source you think is missing, you can read or write comments and ask questions in the disqus field below. Other recommended news:

Travel forum Ghana

Ghana travel forum Discuss Ghana travel with other travellers. Looking for advice, answers and information from Travel Forum guides ? Post your travel questions. You can read and write questions and answers, and you can recommend travel advice and things to do and see in the disqus forum field below.

Official holidays

When are holidays and no working days in the country ?

DateEnglish
January 1New Year
January 7Constitution Day
March 6Independence Day
VariableGood Friday
VariableEaster Monday
May 1Labor Day
May 25Africa Day
July 1Republic Day
September 21Founder's Day
1st Fri. in Dec.Farmers' Day
December 25Christmas Day
December 26Boxing Day
VariableEid al-Fitr
VariableEid al-Adha
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Which are the largest cities ?

Listing of the most important and largest cities in the country

RankCityPop
1Accra1.963.264
2Kumasi 1,468,609
3Tamale360.579
4Takoradze232.919
5Achiaman202.932
6Tema155.782
7Cape Coast143.015
8Sekondi-Takoradi138.872
9Obuase137.856
10Medina Estates101.207