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Ghana
The Gold Coast (now Ghana) achieved independence from the United Kingdom’s colonial rule on 6 March 1957 becoming the first African nation to do so. Ghana is a country located on the Gulf of Guinea, only a few degrees north of the Equator, therefore giving it a warm climate. It lies between latitudes 4° and 12°N, and longitudes 4°W and 2°E. The Prime Meridian passes through the country, specifically through the industrial city of Tema. It has Togo to the east, Côte d’Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north and the Gulf of Guinea (Atlantic Ocean) to the south. The official currency is the Cedi and Accra is Ghana’s capital.
Ghana (which is interpreted to mean “Warrior King”) was inhabited in pre-colonial times by several ancient predominantly Akan kingdoms, including the inland Ashanti Empire, the Akwamu, the Akyem, the Bonoman, the Denkyira and the Fante among others. Non-Akan states created by the Ga also existed as did states by the Dagomba.
Notable Events
- Adae & Akwasidae Festivals of the Ashanti
- Aboakyir (Deer Hunt) Festival, Winneba
- Bakatue Festival, Elmina
- Environmental Film Festival
- Dodoleglime, Volta Region
Notable places to visit in Ghana
Umunakara
In Guinea-Bissau, there is a protected area called the Orango National Park established in December 2000. The park is partially maritime and has an area of 1,582 km2 (611 sq. mi). It includes the surrounding sea and the southernmost islands of the Bijagos Archipelago, including Orango, Orangozinho, Meneque, Canogo, and Imbone. The depth of the ocean is no more than 30 meters (100 feet). The Institute for Biodiversity and Protected Areas of Guinea-Bissau (IBAP) is in charge of running the park, mostly covered with about 160 km2 (60 sq. mi) of mangroves . Molluscs, fish, and sea turtle reproduction greatly depend on it. The Elaeis guineensis palm tree, savanna plants, and sandy coastlines are the most notable land features. The African gray parrot (Psittacus erithacus), a species that is endangered in the subregion, uses it as its primary habitat as well.
Kumasis
Established in August 2000, it is located south-east of the Bijags archipelago in Guinea Bissau. It comprises four main islands (Joo Vieira, Cavalos, Meio e Poilo) and three islets (Baixo de Muzanty). It is a critical site for the reproduction of sea turtles and especially the green turtle (Chelonia mydas), for which it is the largest nesting site in the entire western Atlantic. The JVPNMP is one of the core zones of the Bijagos Archipelago Biosphere Reserve; it was declared a Gift to the Earth in 2001.
Accra
Established in August 2000, it is located south-east of the Bijags archipelago in Guinea Bissau. It comprises four main islands (Joo Vieira, Cavalos, Meio e Poilo) and three islets (Baixo de Muzanty). It is a critical site for the reproduction of sea turtles and especially the green turtle (Chelonia mydas), for which it is the largest nesting site in the entire western Atlantic. The JVPNMP is one of the core zones of the Bijagos Archipelago Biosphere Reserve; it was declared a Gift to the Earth in 2001.
Atonga
Established in August 2000, it is located south-east of the Bijags archipelago in Guinea Bissau. It comprises four main islands (Joo Vieira, Cavalos, Meio e Poilo) and three islets (Baixo de Muzanty). It is a critical site for the reproduction of sea turtles and especially the green turtle (Chelonia mydas), for which it is the largest nesting site in the entire western Atlantic. The JVPNMP is one of the core zones of the Bijagos Archipelago Biosphere Reserve; it was declared a Gift to the Earth in 2001.
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