City: Ghana

Ghana, Ghana

Capital and largest city: Accra 5°33′N 0°12′W / 5.550°N 0.200°W / 5.550; -0.200

Official languages: English

National languages: Asante Twi, Akuapem Twi, Bono, Dagaare, Dagbani, Dangme, Ewe, Ga, Gonja, Kasem, Fante, Nzema, Wasa, Talensi, Frafra, Hausa, Ghanaian Sign Language

Ethnic groups (2010): 47.5% Akans (11.5 mln) 16.6% Dagbani / Mole (4 mln) 13.9% Ewe (2.9 mln) 7.4% Ga-Adangbe (1.8 mln) 5.7% Gurma (0.7 mln) 5.0% Fulani (0.5 mln) 3.7% Guan / Gonja (0.3 mln) 2.5% Gurunsi (0.1 mln) 1.1% Bissa / Mande (0.1 mln) 1.6% Other (0.1 mln)

Demonym: Ghanaian

Government: Unitary presidential constitutional republic

• President: Nana Akufo-Addo

• Vice-President: Mahamudu Bawumia

Legislature: Parliament

Independence from the United Kingdom

• Declared: 6 March 1957

• Republic: 1 July 1960

• Current constitution: 28 April 1992

Area

• Total: 239,567 km (92,497 sq mi) (80th)

• Water (%): 4.61 (11,000 km / 4,247 mi)

Population

• 2014 estimate: 27,043,093 (45th)

• 2010 census: 24,200,000

• Density: 101.5/km (262.9/sq mi) (103rd)

GDP (PPP): 2017 estimate

• Total: $130.208 billion (70th)

• Per capita: $4,604 (126th)

GDP (nominal): 2017 estimate

• Total: $45.464 billion (69th)

• Per capita: $1,607 (126th)

Gini (2006): 42.8 medium

HDI (2015): 0.579 medium · 139th

Currency: Ghana cedi (GH₵) (GHS)

Time zone: GMT (UTC+0)

Drives on the: right

Calling code: +233

ISO 3166 code: GH

Internet TLD: .gh

Top Things to do in Ghana

Top Hotels in Ghana

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What to do and see in Ghana, Ghana: The Best Historic Sites

July 23, 2021 Almeta Stockton

Coordinates: 7°49′N 1°03′W / 7.817°N 1.050°W / 7.817; -1.050
Restaurants in Ghana

1. Elmina Castle

Elmina Ghana +233 55 879 8297 http://www.pbs.org/wonders/Episodes/Epi3/elmina.htm

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4.5 based on 459 reviews

The European traders built and occupied many forts along the coast of Ghana in the 15th-17th centuries to protect their trading posts.

Reviewed By Ghanaqueeen - London, United Kingdom

As I walked into the castle I felt humbled. I felt the presence of my ancestors straight away. It was a real eye opener. I fulljoy the tour. Learned a lot.

2. Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions

Ghana

Excellent

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4.5 based on 11 reviews

3. Fort William

Anomabo Ghana

Excellent

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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Reviewed By natamaz06

Very special fort, much less touristy and fascinating history. Great tour by knowledgeable tour guid, Emman Kobbi Bills. Would highly recommend visiting off-the-beaten track and historically very interesting.

4. W.E.B. DuBois Center

1 Circular Road, Cantonments just few meters from the US Embassy and close to Ghana International School, Accra Ghana +233 50 812 8178 http://webduboiscentreaccra.ghana-net.com

Excellent

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4.0 based on 107 reviews

This is the home, library and final resting place of American-born crusader for social justice, William Edward Burghardt DuBois.

Reviewed By LouisaZ32

Definitely worth visiting if interested in learning something new. This is the home of W.E.B. DuBois at which he lived until his death in 1963. It is now a museum and his burial site. Lots to see- library, burial site, photos, information on prominent black political figures, personal items, graduation gowns and paintings. You can also walk around the grounds. Personal tour given on request. Kingsley was excellent. Fee for entrance and tour is 7 Cedis. Worth checking out the Diaspora African Forum just behind. Informative tour of the exterior given by Clement. Nice way to spend a few hours.

5. Fort Lijdzaamheid

Off Town Square, Apam Ghana

Excellent

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4.0 based on 4 reviews

6. Fort Prinzenstein

Keta Market Rd, Keta Ghana +233 24 060 8986

Excellent

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4.0 based on 7 reviews

Reviewed By detravelingfotografa - Tema, Ghana

This is a place filled with the BLACK AFRICAN SLAVE trade way back before. And still holds historical background and monuments as well. You need to visit this place to get to know the true background and history of Ghana as well as Volta and Northern pat of Ghana

7. Black Star Gate

Independence Square, Accra Ghana

Excellent

36%

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4.0 based on 107 reviews

Reviewed By bankea2020 - Lagos, Nigeria

Lovely place to be,friendly people,Good background to take pictures and meet people from around the world

8. Fort Santo Antonio

Main Road, Axim Ghana

Excellent

24%

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3.5 based on 21 reviews

9. Fort St Jago

Just Northwest of St George's Castle, Elmina Ghana

Excellent

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3.5 based on 23 reviews

10. Fort San Sebastian

Town Square, Sekondi-Takoradi Ghana

Excellent

27%

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3.0 based on 11 reviews

City: Ghana

Top Things to do in Ghana

Top Hotels in Ghana

Countries

What to do and see in Ghana, Ghana: The Best Historic Sites

1. Elmina Castle

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Reviewed By Ghanaqueeen - London, United Kingdom

2. Forts and Castles, Volta, Greater Accra, Central and Western Regions

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3. Fort William

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Reviewed By natamaz06

4. W.E.B. DuBois Center

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Reviewed By LouisaZ32

5. Fort Lijdzaamheid

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6. Fort Prinzenstein

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Reviewed By detravelingfotografa - Tema, Ghana

7. Black Star Gate

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Reviewed By bankea2020 - Lagos, Nigeria

8. Fort Santo Antonio

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9. Fort St Jago

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10. Fort San Sebastian

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