GHANA HOME TOURS

GHANA formerly called the Gold Coast by Europeans, obtained independence from Britain on March 6, 1957, and became a Republic on July 1, 1960. Accra has been the capital city since 1877. Ghana has her fair share of good climatic conditions plenty of sunshine, and moderate temperatures all year-round. She also has her adequate share of tropical forests, wildlife, vegetation, and abundant mineral resources. It is for her natural resources, particularly her gold, that the European discoverers called her the "Gold Coast." Come to Ghana, the country with compelling charm that simply moves you. The pleasure that a visitor will derive from a visit is likely to make him recommend it to another.

Ghana has as her neighbors Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and Ivory Coast to the west. To the south lies the majestic Atlantic Ocean. Ghana was the first country in black Africa to achieve independence, and serves as the Pan-African center of the world. In Accra, many buildings are dedicated to Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the first President of Ghana, and the leading Pan-Africanist visionary in African history.

One is inclined to believe that Ghana has the richest store of historical treasures, especially when one thinks of the Slave Trade. Ghana has many of the historical monuments which characterize that era. Recently, UNESCO declared three of the country's numerous forts and castles World Heritage Properties.

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When you visit Ghana, you are coming to a tropical climate with moderate temperatures, constant sea breezes, and clear and continuous sunshine throughout the year. The unspoiled and golden beaches are ideal for swimming, beach combing, and relaxation.

The approximately 540 kilometer (338 mile) coastline of the Atlantic is dotted with over 50 historic forts and castles built by the European traders at various times during the Gold and Slave Trades. Although some of the forts lie in ruins now, many have been maintained to preserve the cultural legacy.

Visit Ghana and have a feeling of these historic monuments. We take you to the traditional core, that is Kumasi, to visit the great Asante kingdom; to Accra, the capital; to Elmina Castle, built in 1482 by the Portuguese; and to Cape Coast Castle, built by the Swedes in 1653, where you will have the opportunity to see, among other things, the West African Heritage Museum. Visiting these forts and castles also serves as a homecoming for the many black people in the Diaspora, reminding them of their roots in, and ties to, Africa