(Republic of Ghana)

General Information:

Location: Western Africa
Capital: Accra
Language: English (official)
Population: 30,280,811
Total Area: 238,533 sq km
Currency: Ghana Cedi
Curious Alcohol Fact: Most citizens consume locally brewed gins than any other type of alcohol. However, Europeans beers, spirits and wines are also available.
Annual Average Liquor Consumption: 2.96 liters
Most Popular Drink: Palm Wine – best enjoyed with our Ghana shot glass souvenirs

Ghana Travel Video

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The Country

The Republic of Ghana got its name from a title of the same name used for kings of the ancient Empire of Ghana. The term simply means ‘Warrior King’. Modern Ghana as we know it came into existence in 1957 with the amalgamation of two territories –the Gold Coast and the British Togoland.

It was the same year that Ghana got independence from the British colonialists –the first nation in Africa to do so. A peaceful nation in a volatile region, Ghana is an important producer of cocoa, gold and timber. Since it is located very close to the Equator, the country has a warm climate.

The People

Like many other nations on the continent, Ghana is a multiethnic and multireligious country. Some of the best-known ethnic groups include the Akan, Ewe, Mole-Dagbon, Gurma, Gurunsi, Hausa, Fulani and many others. The major religions are Christianity, Islam and Traditional African Religion. Ghanaians are very hospitable and warm people. One of the most popular Ghanaians is Michael Essien, a footballer with Chelsea FC.

Eating

When it comes to food, Ghana is one interesting place to be. Throughout my stay in the country, I had the opportunity of sampling some of the most palatable dishes in Africa. The good thing is that a substantial proportion of Ghanaians are farmers and food crops are always in plentiful supply. It is only imperative that I mention some of these delicacies. One is fufu, and it is made from a paste of plantain and cassava flour.

Popular in all the regions, fufu is usually taken with a spicy vegetable soup. The meal is simply irresistible. I could not stop smacking my lips as I devoured a whole bowl of fufu at an Accra eatery.

Drinking

Right from the time of the ancient empires, it has been the tradition of Ghanaians to ‘wash down’ their foods with refreshing drinks and to this day, the practice is in place. The most popular drink in Ghana is palm wine, made from the sap of the palm tree, which grows all over the country.

In many of the villages and even in the urban centers, a meal is not complete without a cup of wine. Alcohol brands like Guinness, Star and Club are also quite common and you can purchase them from many of the local bars called ‘spots’.

Soccer

While travelling from one region to the other, I observed that the most popular sport in this West African nation is soccer. The national team is christened Black Stars. Ghana has also produced world-class footballers like Michael Essien and Sulley Muntari.

Gambia souvenirs

Moreover, Gambia, with its several iconic symbols and landmarks, has always been and remains one of the most popular places to purchase souvenirs. However, among the many options of Gambia-themed souvenirs, shot glasses are considered particularly and intriguing items for collecting or gifting.

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