Tourism in Ghana, Africa
Ghana is positioned on Africa's west coast, midway between Senegal and Cameroon. The country possesses a diverse population, with more than 60 different ethnic groups represented and 52 languages spoken in the country.
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Western Region
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According to Touring Ghana's website, the western region of Ghana has a large collection of European trading ports. Many of the ports were used during the slave trade and some, such as the Gulf of Guinea's Sekondi-Takoradi Port, are still used today for exporting timber, cocoa and more. The western region also features tropical jungles with canopy trees grown tall from the region's heavy rainfall as well as traditional festivals that pay tribute to ancestors and celebrate newly harvested crops. Some of the region's villages are supported by stilts entirely over water. Stilt villages were originally built as a safe haven from enemies. The village of Nzulezu, situated 90 kilometers west of the western regions's capital Takoradi, is a community in the middle of Lake Tadane.
Greater Accra Region
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Ghana's greater Accra region includes the nation's capital of Accra, which is the country's largest city with an estimated population of nearly 2 million in 2009. Accra, located on Ghana's southern coast, possesses beaches such as Labadi and Kokobrite, located on the Atlantic Ocean. Entertainment at both beaches includes live music and performing acrobats.
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Northern Region
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The northern region of Ghana is the largest and contains Mole National Park, which is Ghana's largest national park and located in the West Gonja District. According to Ghana Expedition's website, 93 mammal species, 33 reptile species and an estimated 300 bird species inhabit Mole National Park. Accommodations exist inside and around the park. Buses run daily to Mole National Park from the city of Tamale, located 135 kilometers away.
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