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.
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Ghana, the jewel of West Africa —
Traders ply their wares at Makola Market, Accra's main market and shopping district.
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Women performing the Adowa, a traditional dance of the Ashanti people from Kumasi, Ghana's second largest city.
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Mole National Park in the northeast is Ghana's largest wildlife refuge, home to over 93 species of mammal.
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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.
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Labadi beach is Accra's most popular stretch of coast. On weekends visitors are entertained by traditional Ghanaian music, drumming and dancing.
