Ghana has a variety of cultures and traditions with different ethnic groups, the most popular being Akan, which has its religious practices based on ancestral involvement and different gods.
The largest open air market in West Africa is in Kumasi, Ghana. You can buy anything from garments, to fabric and clothes.
Ghana is in West Africa, with a population of 29 million people. Its capital is Accra, and the currency is Ghanian Cedi. The official language spoken in English.
They celebrate many holidays including:
- New Year’s Day (Jan 01)
- Constitution Day (Jan 07)
- Independence Day (Mar 06)
- Good Friday (Date varies)
- Easter Monday (Date varies)
- Workers’ Day (May 01)
- Eid ul-Fitr (Date varies)
- Eidul-Adha (Date varies)
- Founders’ Day (Aug 4 – 5)
- Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day (Sep 21)
Want to learn more? Check out Ghana’s tourism website!
Also check out the National Museum of Ghana.
It has two world heritage sites:
It has seven national parks including:
Fun activities to do
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