Ghana, officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in Western Europe. It is bordered to the west by the Ivory Coast, to the north by Burkina Faso, to the east by Togo and to the south overlooking the Gulf of Guinea. The capital is Accra, situated on the Atlantic coast in the region of Greater Accra. The Ghana has a relatively flat; splitting into three different zones: the coastal plain, the rainforest and savannah. Mount Afadjato is considered the highest and reaches 885 meters. The longest river is the Volta and is located near the town of Akosombo, and is navigable throughout the year.

The climate of the country is tropical equatorial, there are no real seasons, but a succession of rainy season and a dry, or hot all year round with seasonal rains, with the wettest period from April to June. The coldest month is almost everywhere in March, and the hottest in August, with an annual average around 26 ° C. The ideal time to visit Ghana are the months from November to June. The official language is English, but within the country are many local dialects, spoken by most of the inhabitants.

The capital, Accra, is the most populous city of Ghana and is also the capital of the coastal region of Greater Accra. The capital structure is characterized by urban sprawl but easily accessible, with turbulent and gentle, is a city on its inhabitants. To plunge immediately into the atmosphere of the city, you start the visit with the two main markets: the Makola Market, which offers goods from neighboring villages and to Kaneshie Market, specializing in foods and spices. Accara has many places of interest, attracting many tourists in Europe and America. Is the main symbol of African Independence Square, better known with Black Star Square, is a vast parade ground where love walking the inhabitants of Accra. It is not always possible to cross the Independence Arch, which stands at the center of the square. From the square you can see to the east the Osu Castle, a historic monument in the capital and seat of government today.

You may also visit the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, the park, characterized by the presence of numerous bronze and spectacular fountains is a pleasant destination for all the family. A different kind of museum is the National Museum, it presents a collection of remarkable level that illustrates some different historical and cultural aspects of Ghana. In this great country surrounded by nature, are still beautiful places, such as beaches, The Pleasure Beach, which stretches for about eight kilometers east of the city center. Along the beach you can also see the ancient fortresses and fishing villages. Accra is also known for its vibrant nightlife, is mainly concentrated in the Nkrumah Circle, where pubs and clubs are open until dawn. Moving away from the city center, another attraction that will leave you breathless lies on the border with Togo, and we're talking waterfalls Tagbo. The whole area is of volcanic origin and completely covered by rainforest. Other cities of the Republic of Ghana are Kumasi, Tamale, Takoradi, Ashaiman, Tema, Teshie, Cape Coast, Sekondi and Obuasi.