
Ghana: the jewel of West Africa —
The busy fishing harbor at the foot of Elmina Castle.

Ghana: the jewel of West Africa —
Built on the Cape Coast by the Portuguese in 1482, Elmina Castle is the oldest remaining slave castle in Africa. It has become a pilgrimage site drawing thousands of visitors from around the world.

Ghana, the jewel of West Africa —
Traders ply their wares at Makola Market, Accra's main market and shopping district.

Women performing the Adowa, a traditional dance of the Ashanti people from Kumasi, Ghana's second largest city.

Mole National Park in the northeast is Ghana's largest wildlife refuge, home to over 93 species of mammal.

The Kakum National Park in the central region of Ghana is home to a long series of hanging bridges known as the "Canopy Walkway." Located at the forest canopy level, it provides tourists with a great view of the park and its rare animals.