Welcome to Ghana

Ghana may not have West Africa's most dramatic scenery nor the region's most extensive collection of wild animal but the country, once known as the Gold Coast, has other assets that are as good as gold: lovely beaches, lively nightlife, good roads, a variety of landscapes and some of the friendliest people on the continent. In short, Ghana is a safe, beguiling introduction to West Africa.

Ghana has managed to retain a strong sense of national identity yet has boosted its economy and infrastructure. Once a center of the slave trade, Ghana was also the first modern African country to win its independence -- giving it a headstart in nation-building. The people of Ghana are well educated and proud of their country -- it has good schools, a thriving press and one of the highest economic growth rates on the continent.

Republic of Ghana - Government website

Ghana Tourism - gov.gh