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Ghana

West Africa, at its most welcoming

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Ghana runs from the forts of the Atlantic coast through rainforest and the Asante heartland to the savannah of the north. English is the official language, distances are short, and the country is one of the easiest introductions to West Africa.

Capital
Accra
Currency
Cedi (GHS)
Official language
English
Dialling code
+233

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Choose the reason you are travelling and we will open Ghana around it, states, cities and places selected for that intent.

Entrance of NaYiri Palace.Photograph: Wikimedia Commons
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Begin in North East, Ghana

Explore North East through its neighbourhoods, cultural heritage, creative life and locally informed stories.

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Hidden Ghana

Lesser-known places we hold published records for.

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Begho Archaeological Site, Hani, Hani, Bono
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Begho Archaeological Site, Hani

The excavated remains of Begho, a medieval trading city beside the present-day town of Hani.

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Duasidan Monkey Sanctuary, Dormaa Ahenkro, Bono
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Duasidan Monkey Sanctuary

A sacred community forest near Dormaa Ahenkro where monkeys are protected by tradition.

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Ghana, Told Locally

Topic-led editorial. We publish named contributors only with their consent.

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Another Ghana Test

Another Ghana Test this time with an image

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this is a test to show is the story section for ghana works as intended

Hello guys

So we cannot have 2 images, so why do we have those toggles on the admin panel??

There is a toggle to highlight the images, but even with those toggles turned off, the imge still shows, only the lead story works, but now, can we have 2 lead storiess???? ime toi find out lo;

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  • Safety and Etiquette
  • Transport
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  • Connectivity
  • Health and Emergency Information

Conditions can change. Check named official sources before travel.

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