small state of Ghana is located in West Africa.From the south coast of its Gulf of Guinea, Ghana by land borders with Togo, Burkina Faso and Côte d'Ivoire.This area has long been a British colony Gold Coast.The imprint of the colonial past is seen everywhere: almost the entire population speaks English in the kitchen dominated by the British tradition, and it can be seen in the architecture of the British and Portuguese style.
Historical Review
Ghana - a country in Africa, which gained independence March 6, 1957.In 1960, President Kwame Nkrumah was proclaimed.The main purpose of its activity was the construction of "African socialism."From 1966 to 1992, followed by a range of military coups.In 1992, finally it adopted a constitution and established a civilian government.
Climate
country equatorial monsoon climate with a transition to equatorial in the south-west.The warmest months - March and April (up to 35 ° C).The rainy season is the period from April to June and from September to October.In January-February in Ghana blowing dry and dusty wind called "harmattan".
Nature
the south along the coast of Ghana extends low-lying plain, which is to the north rises to 150-200 m. In the center of the Ashanti Plateau state is located in the east - the southern part of the Atacora mountain range.Most of the territory of the state seized the Volta Basin.
Ghana - a country where the vegetation consists mainly of tall savanna or forest Sava.Evergreen forests are preserved only in the south-west and is located on a plateau Ashanti deciduous forests small area, where there are valuable species of black and mahogany.
Economy
Ghana - one of the richest countries in West Africa.The state-developed mining industry, as there are reserves of gold, bauxite, diamonds, manganese ore, oil, gas and other minerals.There acting aluminum, cement, chemicals and refineries
If we talk about the agricultural sector, the country Ghana specializes in the cultivation of cocoa, sugar tronsnika, botata, sorghum, cassava and other crops.Also in this region are engaged in animal husbandry, fishing and logging.
attractions and major city
Country Ghana often still referred to as "the country of castles".One only coastline (250 km) there are 15 forts and castles.It was around two forts (Fort Usher and Kristianborg) formed the modern capital of Accra.The city still preserves old cozy quarters.In Accra, the famous market, where they sell batik and glass-art products - "Makola Market."The sights of the capital are: the National Museum, the Memorial of the Unknown Soldier, Independence Arch and Arts Centre.
second largest city in Ghana - Kumasi.Of particular note is the local market "Kedzhetiya" palace "mania", the zoo and the Centre for National Culture.
In the western part of the African state can be found gold deposits, and the area is famous for the Volta River Museum Ho, European forts and ruins waterfalls Effect.
Eastern section famous diamond mines, Krobia mountain, ridge Akwapim and islands Dodi.
has a large number of castles in Cape Coast and its environs.There is a fortress of Cape Coast Castle Dutch Fort Nassau and many others.
Country Ghana in a short time has managed to achieve its independence considerable success.We hope that, moving at such a pace, it will quickly turn from a developing country into a developed and prosperous region.
