Ghana is located in West Africa and shares borders with Ivory Coast in the West, Togo in the East, Burkina Faso in the north and Gulf of Guinea in the south. The population of Ghana is about 30 million people with diverse ethnic and religious groups.
According to Fork's Magazine, Ghana is the 11th friendliest counties in the world. It is also one of the peaceful countries in Africa. Tourism is the forth earner of foreign exchange for the county and a major exporter of raw cocoa beans to the world's market.
According to Displore, these are the ten(10) best places one can visit in Ghana.
10. Lake Bosomtwe.
This is the only natural lake in the Ashanti region of Ghana. The lake plays a vital role in beliefs and practices of the Ashantis.
9. Labadi Beach
The beach is the most popular shoreline in Accra and the entire country hosting beautiful and high rated hotels like the Labadi Beach Hotel.
8.Kokrobite Beach
The beach is 32km away from Accra and a destination for tourist and beach lovers because of the beautiful hotels and garden sited there.
7. St George's Castle
The castle popularly known as the Elmina Castle is the first castle to be built by the Portuguese. The castle played a critical role in the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade in Gold Coast now Ghana during the colonization period.
6. Lake Volta
The largest manmade lake in the whole world is the Lake Volta.
5. Kumasi
Kumasi is the capital city of Ashanti region popularly dominated by the Ashantis. It is the second largest city of Ghana after Accra. The Ashantis have rich culture and are specialized artisans in Gold jewelry,kente weaving and wooden stools. Manhyia Palace is the seat of the Ashanti's paramount Chief known as OtumofoÉ” Osei Tutu II.
4. Mole National Park
The park is located in the northern part of Ghana and the largest wildlife park in Ghana. There are many wild animals to watch in the park like elephants, hyenas, antelope and many more.
3. Kakum National Park
One of the best places to visit in Ghana. It is located in the central region of Ghana. Many wild animals and several species of birds can be spotted in the park. The canopy walk is one popular place found in the park.
2. Accra
Accra is the capital city of Ghana and a place for more than 3 million people from all parts of the country. Accra has many heritage buildings of Ghana's colonial masters and hosts the office of the President of Ghana at the Jubilee House.
1. Paga Crocodile Pond
This is a sanctuary made for hosting the crocodiles. Surprisingly, the Crocodiles are very friendly to the many tourists who visit the place. It is located in the northern part of Ghana.
I encourage all tourists to make Ghana their destination whenever they are visiting Africa because Ghanaians are tolerant, peaceful, loving and hospitable people to be with.
Source :Displore.
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