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Ghana, formerly known as the Gold Coast, was the first British
colony in Africa to gain independence; on March 6th, 1957.
Quick Links
Ghana Travel and Tourist Information with links
to official travel and tourism websites and state resources for visitors
to Ghana.
Accra Accommodation, Ashanti, British West Africa, Elmina, Ghana Tours, Ghana Travel Guides,
Ghanaian
Embassies, Ghana Travel, Ghana Web,
Gold Coast, Map of West Africa.
Countries neighbouring Ghana are: Ivory
Coast, Burkina Faso and Togo.
Weather in Africa:
Local weather forecasts for destinations around Africa.
The ancient Kingdom of Ghana was actually further north; in the
Sahelian region of Senegal, Mauritania,
and Mali.
Since gaining independence from Britain, Ghana has been subjected to a
series of coups; two of which were led by John Rawlings.
English is the official language of Ghana, one of only a handful of
Anglo- speaking countries in the predominately French-speaking region of West Africa.
The Ashanti migrated into the region from the Savanna and formed a
lively trade with the sub-Saharan peoples to the north.
Ashanti:
A good place to learn more about the history of Ghana. Shame about the flashing home page
banner. Open the page you want to read in a new browser window.
Hotels in Ghana:
Find hotels in Ghana with special online rates.
Hotels in Accra
  
Golden Tulip Accra
- Liberation Road, Accra, Ghana.
This modern, four-star superior first class hotel has 234 rooms
including suites, apartments and chalets decorated in modern African style and set in
tropical gardens..
 Guests at the Golden Tulip Accra
enjoyed the fantastic bar, tasty breakfast and clean rooms.
Labadi Beach Hotel
- 1 Laby Pass, Accra, Ghana.
With its private beach, the luxuries of a first-class hotel blend
perfectly with a traditional African style throughout. Relax at the Cocktail Bar and
Lounge or enjoy a meal at The Restorante Primavera has built up a reputation for its charm
and quality.
Guests at the Labadi Beach Hotel
loved the beach, the stunning pool and tasty breakfast.
Movenpick
Ambassador Hotel Accra:
Independence Avenue, Ridge, Accra, Ghana.
The Lobby Lounge is the place to meet and talk business over coffee
and the Sankofa Restaurant offers International and Ghanaian dishes after a drink in the
sophisticated atmosphere of the one2one Bar.
All stays booked on moevenpick-hotels.com earn an extra $20 voucher to
spend at restaurant outlets in your booked hotel.
Guests at the Movenpick
Ambassador Hotel Accra rated the stunning pool, comfortable rooms and good location
for shopping.
The Portuguese were the first Europeans to visit the Gold
Coast, and set up a trading post where Elmina stands today.
The Dutch replaced the Portuguese by 1642, while the Ashanti
controlled the trade routes around Kumasi and expanded their Empire to become predominant
among the native states by the middle of the 18th century.
The British also established forts on the coast, and although they
lost an early war to the Dutch, they continued to expand their trading.
By 1874 the coast was entirely under English control and was
designated a crown colony, not without sporadic bloodshed with the Ashanti.
The restored fort at Cape Coast is well worth a visit.
Hotel photos link
direct to the official hotel websites.
Busua Beach Resort:
Agona Ahanta 80, Busa, Ghana.
Just ten minute's drive to Cape Three Points - the southern-most point in Ghana - Busua,
with its own private island, was once voted the best Leisure Hotel in West Africa.
Enjoy the beautiful, coastal view of the Atlantic
Ocean while relaxing on your very own private terrace.
Guests at the
Busua Beach Resort liked the
great location, wonderful staff and awesome views.
Nearby Kotokraba Market and the Elmina Fishing Harbour
provide
visitors with excellent examples of commerce in present day Ghana.
Kakum National Park offers one of the world's three-rope
bridges located in the canopy of the rainforest. The seven linked bridges are only 45
minutes from the hotel by road.
Hotel photos link
direct to the official hotel websites.
Elmina Beach Resort:
4 JJ Rawlings Street, Cape Coast, Ghana.
Overlooking a palm-fringed beach in Elmina; about 10 minutes from the historic town of
Cape Coast the hotel has 106 rooms, including 8 executive and 1 presidential
suite.
Elmina Beach Resort is just a few kilometres from
the famous World Heritage sites of Elmina Castle, Cape Coast Castle, and
Fort St. Jago.
Guests at the
Elmina Beach Resort liked the
great staff, wonderful location and awesome views.
Embassy of Ghana in The Hague:
Laan Copes van Cattenburch 70,
The Hague, The Netherlands.
Ghana Embassy in Tokyo:
1-5-21 Nishi Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 160-0031, Japan.
Ghana Embassy in Washington DC:
3512 International Drive NW, Washington DC, 20008.
Ghana High Commission in London:
The High Commission operates two offices at 13 Belgrave Square, London, SW1X 8PN and 104
Highgate Hill, London N6 5HE.
Embassies in Accra
Diplomatic Missions
in Ghana:
List of addresses of diplomatic missions in Ghana.
Embassy of Switzerland in
Ghana:
Accredited to Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Togo.
Kingdom of the Netherlands Embassy in Accra:
89, Liberation Road, corner of Ako Adjei Interchange, Accra.
The British High Commission in Ghana:
Julius Nyerere Link, off Gamel Abdul Nasser Avenue,
PO Box 296, Accra, Ghana.
US Embassy in Ghana:
US Embassy, Ring Road East, P.O. Box 194, Accra, Ghana.
Ghanaian Festivals
Each region has its own major festivals and the way people respond to
them is dependent entirely upon their mood.
Ghana Life:
Frank Boateng's presentation of background information on Ghana.
Visiting
Ghana:
Penni Wisner visits Ghana and offers a few tips in her rather long article.
Crafts of Ghana:
An interesting page on the Aba Tours site, which serves an educational purpose if you're
interested in traditional craftsmanship from Ghana.
Ghana Web:
The Ghana Home page is a comprehensive resource about the country of Ghana with lots of
news, information and entertaining stuff. It's also the ideal place to keep in touch with
fellow Ghanaian people.
No Worries:
The insider's guide to Ghana provides up-to-date information if you plan to travel, do
business or live in Ghana - updated regularly by The North American Women’s
Association (NAWA) of Ghana.
The Republic of Ghana:
Official Ghana content with latest news updates from the Ministry of Information.
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