Accra Ghana, a Holiday Destination.

Often referred to as the Gold Coast, Republic of Ghana was the 1st African nation to gain autonomy from the English colonial rule. Ghana became independent in the year 1957.

The country is bordered on the west by Ivory Coast, on the north by Burkina Faso and Togo on the east. The country is found on the northwards shore of the Gulf of Guinea. One of the wealthiest and most modern towns on the continent of Africa is Accra ; found in the country of Ghana. The town is home to Kotoka World airfield, which is able to accommodate even the biggest of aircrafts.

With its lovely beaches and many sights, Accra, Ghana is an excellent escape.

A sightseeing tour should definitely be on your agenda of things to do in Accra. To hire the service of an auto and driver, you should be expecting to pay about $9.

Drivers are sometimes excellent guides and can explain the different attractions in detail.

Taxis are an alternative way to go about Accra, but you have to be aware about the differing sorts there are. Many taxis aren't metered, you will arrange a fee with the driver before you leave but some taxis are metered, and they have a tendency to be rather more pricey. These could be a very productive way to go thru Accra and a technique to hit all of the most desired visitor spots. These are lorries which serve as the town's public transit system. They've been described as untrustworthy and not the safest way to go in Accra.

A wide selection of fine art, textiles and pottery can be enjoyed here.

The museum also boasts many pieces from all over Africa including Zulu wooden statues, bronze heads from Nigeria and carvings from the Congo. Aside from these, Ghana contains one of the best oil reserves in the world. Climate in this part of the planet is tropical. The Greenwich Meridian passes thru the country. Dense tropical rainforests that are intersected by heavily forested hills, streams and brooks are present across the country.