OVERVIEW
Characterized by sandy beaches and lagoons, Ghana is a delightful West Africa experience. Visitors can socialize with the country's culturally diverse inhabitants, become fascinated by Ghana's historical forts and castles -which recapture five centuries of European influence- and admire the country's craftsman traditions of the colorful kente cloth of the Ashanti, stools, icons, beads, and baskets.
Experiencing the country's exciting nightlife scene in Accra, Ghana's capital, is a must. The Arts Center gathers artisans selling their wares and entertainers dancing, singing and jamming For those in search of cultural enjoyment, Ghana offers concerts, drama, poetry, Western popular music and Afro beat, and cultural dancing shows. James Town, on a short peninsula south-west of the centre, is a beautiful if dilapidated neighbourhood that's also worth a visit.
Accra's beaches are another great attraction, but the best ones are all a few kilometres outside of town. Coco Beach, east in Nungua, is accessible by tro-tro, but the nicest ones to the west all require private transport. Other major cities include Kumasi, Tema and Sekondi-Takoradi.
Ghanaian people are mainly Christian and their official language is English. The country has a tropical climate throughout the year. Ghana's currency is the Cedi.
Some tips to take into account when visiting Ghana: US and International driving permits and are compulsory, the electricity runs on 230 Volts and the country code is 233.
