1. Akwaaba.... !!
(Welcome)

2. Locatio
n of
Ghana

3. The word "Ghana”
means…?

4. THE PAST OF GHANA
 The earliest Europeans to
arrive here were the
Portuguese in the 15th
Century
 the first castle was built in the
Gold Coast by the Portuguese
at Elmina.
This was built to enhance
their trading activities
especially gold and slavery.

5. Republic of Ghana
(former: Gold Coast)
Capital: Accra
Area: 239,460 sq km.
Population: approx. 22.9 million
Independence : 6th March, 1957.

6. The national flag of Ghana.
Depicts:
Martyr’s
struggle for
the country.
The mineral
wealth of the
country
Rich forest
area.
The Black Star symbolises The Lonely star of African Freedom.

7. COAT OF ARMS

8. POLITICAL MAP
It borders Côte d'Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to
the north, Togo to the east and the Gulf of Guinea to
the south.

9. The main water
body that
surrounds
Ghana is the
Gulf of Guinea.

10. Climate
If you ever come to Ghana, hit the
beaches or pools. There weather is
GREAT for all year round! It’s either
sunny or raining.
Sorry, no snow!

11. QUICK FACTS
Currency: Cedi (GHC).1cedi=30rs
Literacy Rate: 57.9%
GMT: 0.00 (5.30 hr behind India.)
Life expectancy : 59 years.
Economy:
 Agriculture: Cocoa, rice, coffee, timber.
 Exports: Gold, cocoa, timber, tuna, bauxite.
International Country Code:+233
Area-Comparative:(slightly smaller than the UK).

12. Language…?
The official language of Ghana is English. other
are Akan, Mole-Dagbani ,Ewe and Guan.

13. Religion
The main religions practiced
in Ghana are Christianity,
African beliefs, and Islam.

14. Cultural attractions
Main festivals
Naming ceremonies
Marriage
Funerals

15. Main Festivals
Panafest
wonderful festival that
features all types of art
and culture, such as
music, African dance,
and various other types
of performing arts. This
festival is held every two
years

16. Homowo
 Homowo is a word that essentially
means to make fun of hunger.
 Ancient oral history talks about at
time many years ago when there
were no rains and there was a
famine throughout the plains of
Accra. Finally when the rains came
and the harvest and food was
plentiful, everyone was so excited,
thankful, and happy, that they
began to hold a festival that made
fun of hunger

17. Hogbetsotso
The main feature of this
exciting festival is for kings and
chiefs.
 All the chiefs of the area appear
in their most regal attire.
Through the entire festival,
there is dancing and drumming
to be enjoyed.

18. CUISINE

19. “Omotuo with palm nut soup
and goat meat”

20. “banku with hot pepper and
fish”

21. “fried rice with chicken”

22. “palm wine drink ”

23. “fried plantain and chicken”

24. Indian Restaurants
Tandoor Indian Restaurant, Accra.
Moti Mahal Restaurant, Kumasi.
Haveli, Accra.
Khana Khazana(South Indian),Accra.

25. 5* hotel
Labadi beach hotel ,Accra

26. La Palm Royal Beach Hotel,
Accra(4*)

27. Golden Tulip Hotel, Kumasi (4*)

28. GHANA CONSULATE
INDIA
GHANA HIGH COMMISSION
50-N,SATYA MARG
CHANA KYAPURI
NEW DELHI -110021
INDIA
Tel: 009111-6883289,6883315,
6883338
Fax: 009111-6883202,
3172484

29. Visa
Must hold return confirm
ticket, hotel confirmation
and 20USD per day stay.
Visa Fees:-Approx Rs. 2200
It takes 3-4 working days.

30. VACCINATION
 A yellow fever vaccination certificate is
required by all nationals entering the
country.
 Immunization against typhoid is usually
advised.
 Malaria risk, predominantly in the
malignant falciparum form, exists all
year throughout the country.

31. Airlines
There are no direct flights
Connecting Flights
- Emirates via Dubai
- Egypt air via Cairo
- British Airways via London
heatrowe airport
- Southafrican airways via Tambo
international airport.
- It takes 10 hr 40min.

32. Getting In
Gateway Cities: Kotoka International Airport(Accra)

33. Getting Around
Tro-tro
Bus
Taxi

34. Major Cities
Obuasi
Cape
coast
Elmina
Bolgatanga

35. Accra-
capital and largest city

36. Cape Coast

37. Obuasi — mining town

39. Bolgatanga — largest city in
the north and the gateway to
Burkina Faso

40. Kumasi— traditional centre of the
Ashanti Kingdom

41. Elmina — coastal town with a
quite harrowing slave fort.

42. Tamale — gateway to the
Mole National Park.

43. ATTRACTIONS

44. Mole National Park(accra)

45. Kakum National Park

46. Shai Hills Reserve

48. Travel attractions
Heritage sites
Cultural attractions
Beaches & Waterfalls
Sports
National parks

49. Heritage sites

50. Kwame Nkrumah
Masoleum

51. Cape coast castle(slave castle)
UNESCO WORLD
HERITAGE SITE

52. Larabanga Mosque

53. Beaches & Waterfalls
Beautiful beaches
Sandy
Sunshine
Tall trees

54. Main sports

55. football
Football is the most popular sport in Ghana, widely
appreciated by the country’s population.
ABEDI PELE

56. The country however does
excel in a variety of other
sporting disciplines such as
boxing, volleyball
and basketball.

57. Constitutional Presidential
republic
Professor John Evans Atta Mills
is the president of Ghana.
Hon. John Dramani Mahama
was sworn into office as the
Vice-President of the Republic
of Ghana.

58. Here are some animals
found in Ghana.
Remember you can even
find these animals
anywhere in Africa.

59. Wild animals
Wild elephants.
Lions The King
Ghana is a home of Mongoose.

60. The African Civet is very shy and is
rarely seen.
Ghana's largest antelope.
The Rock Hyrax.
Straw-colored Fruit Bats.

62. Some interesting facts
GHANA IS FAMOUS FOR ITS UNIQUE “KENTE” CLOTH TEXTILE.
GHANA ALSO POSSESS ONE OF THE BEST GAME RESERVE IN WEST AFRICA.
GHANA IS THE WORLD’S 2ND PRODUCER OF COCOA,5TH OF DIAMONDS AND 6TH
OF GOLD.
COCOA WAS INTRODUCED BY IN GHANA BY A SMUGGLER NAME MR.TETTIE
QUARSHIE WHO SNEAKED SOME SEEDLING INTO THE COUNTRY IN 1878.

63. Over 200 languages are
spoken in Ghana.
Obama is a superhero to
all Ghanaians.
People spray paint their
animals to tell which ones
belong to them. It is not
unusual to see pink
chickens or blue goats
wandering around town.
PHOTOGRAPHY
RESTRICTIONS:
Photography is sensitive
installations. permission
should be obtained by any
one who is in Some interesting facts
uniform(police officer).

64. THANK YOU……!!
MED ASE.…..!!