The land of unsung beauties and the expanse of untrodden trails, Ghana is one of the least explored spectacular countries in the world. The nation has diverse wildlife, raw African culture, age-old sites, lip-smacking cuisine, and breathtaking landscapes to be noticed, explored, and documented. Unknown to many, Ghana also has some of the most beautiful and secluded beaches in West Africa. Hence, it would be perfectly alright to say that the country makes for an amazing destination for tourists of all kinds. Plan a visit and witness the majesty it nurtures. Watch its splendid cities offering modern as well as ancient charm. Ghana is surely an experience worth sharing. Prepare to explore Ghana tourism in its complete magnificence.
USEFUL INFO ABOUT GHANA
OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Ghana
FORM OF GOVERNMENT: Unitary Presidential Constitutional Republic
CAPITAL & LARGEST CITY: Accra
POPULATION: 31 Million (As of 2020)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGES: English
LANGUAGES SPOKEN: English, Asante Twi, Akuapem Twi, Bono, Dagaare, Dagbani, Dangme, Ewe and more
ETHNICITY: 47.5% Akans, 16.6% Mole-Dagbon, 13.9% Ewe, 7.4% Ga-Adangbe, 5.9% Bassare, 5.7% Konkomba
CURRENCY: Ghanaian Cedi GHS (GH₵/ GH¢)
MAP REFERRED: Africa
Area: 239,567 Sq. Km
Land: 96.5%
Water: 3.5%
LOWEST POINT: Atlantic Ocean (0 Meters)
HIGHEST POINT: Mount Afadja (885 Meters)
COASTLINE: 539 Km
NEIGHBORING PLACES:
Togo
Ivory Coast
Burkina Faso
Benin
Famous For: Diverse African Culture | Cocoa | Beautiful Unexplored Landscapes | Unseen Natural Beauty | Countryside Lifestyle | Pristine Shores |Gold | Oil Exporter | Historical Sites
National Symbols: National Flag | Black Star of Africa | Coat of Arms | Eagle | National Pledge | National Anthem
Time Zone: Ghana GMT
Ethnicity: 47.5% Akans, 16.6% Mole-Dagbon, 13.9% Ewe, 7.4% Ga-Adangbe, 5.9% Bassare, 5.7% Konkomba
Driving Side: Right
Airports in Ghana: Accra Airport | Kumasi Airport
Internet/Connectivity
Almost all the major inhabited places in Ghana have great internet and phone services. Hence, it is always easy to connect to the outer world while you are in Ghana. The best mobile network operators in the country are as follows:
Vodafone Ghana
MTN Ghana
Tigo
Expresso
Airtel Ghana
Once you land at the airport, you can buy a local prepaid SIM card of any of the above-given operators. Though the majority of resorts would provide you with free Wi-Fi and pay as you go phone services, it is always better to have your own resources. This way you would be able to come online while on the go. A one month-plan with the internet and calls would not cost you more than $10.