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Chieftaincy in Ghana: Constitutional provisions
Before colonial rule, traditional authority evolved in correspondence with changing conditions such as in the direction of major trade routes, in the location of international markets, struggles for the control of natural resources, and the rise of expansionist ideologies. Since British colonial rule, the organisations and functions of the institutions have been shaped by political…
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Ashanti Region, Ghana
The Ashanti Region is the cultural heartbeat of Ghana. Land of the Golden Stool expressed in the language, passage rites, festivals, cuisine and ordinary day-to-day activities. Visitors can participate in several traditional events such as naming ceremonies, funerals. Royal Akwasidae is held every six weeks at the Royal Palace of the Asante King, Otumfuo Osei…
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Volta Region, Ghana
The most easterly region of Ghana, bordering on Togo, the Volta Region is an area of extraordinary scenic beauty. The rolling hills and valleys, rocky outcrops overlooking Lake Volta, and lagoons, rivers and waterfall make for one of nature’s most attractive gift to Ghana. The region stretches from the coastal plains on the Atlantic coast…
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Upper East Region, Ghana
The Upper East Region is the gateway to Ghana from Burkina Faso, which is the traditional crossroads for the trans-Saharan trade routes. An exciting introduction to Ghana, much of the landscape is broad savannah grasslands, dotted with the strange-looking baobab trees, or striking Sahel terrian. In the villages, with their distinctive round huts, communal activities…
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Kotoka International Airport details
Capacity Kotoka International Airport has the capacity to handle 5 million passengers a year, Process 1,250 passengers per hour, Six boarding bridges, A large commercial and retail area, Three business lounges. Founded Kotoka International Airport, was originally a military airport used by the British Royal Air Force during World War II in 1946. Land area…
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How Ghana’s Kotoka International Airport (KIA) started and developed
Kotoka International Airport, was originally a military airport used by the British Royal Air Force during World War II in 1946. The facility was handed over to civilian authority after a successful pull-out by the military. In response to globalization and the growing demand for air travel at the time, a development project was launched…
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List of Ghana entry points by Land, Air and Sea
There exist forty-eight (48) approved places of entry into Ghana. The entry points into Ghana are: ELUBO WESTERN REGION ApprovedELUBO MAIN BORDER Unapproved.COCOA TOWN GHANA.GHANA NUNGUA.COCOVILE.SDA TAKORADI WESTERN REGION Approved HALF ASSINI WESTERN REGION Approved Unapproved DADIESO WESTERN NORTH REGION Approved Unapproved OSEIKOJOKROM WESTERN NORTH REGION Approved Unapproved YAMATWA AKAATISO YAAKESE/ ENCHI NORTH EAST REGION…
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Entry points in Ghana
There several approved places of entry in Ghana. There exist forty-eight (48) approved points of entry. There are also unapproved places of entry. Listed alongside the approved places are the unapproved ones. The entry points of Ghana are: ELUBO WESTERN REGION ApprovedELUBO MAIN BORDER Unapproved.COCOA TOWN GHANA.GHANA NUNGUA.COCOVILE.SDA TAKORADI WESTERN REGION Approved HALF ASSINI WESTERN…
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PLACES OF ENTRY TO GHANA
While there are many informal points of crossing along Ghana’s border, there are 48 recognized customs entry posts. ELUBO WESTERN REGION ApprovedELUBO MAIN BORDER Unapproved.COCOA TOWN GHANA.GHANA NUNGUA.COCOVILE.SDA TAKORADI WESTERN REGION Approved HALF ASSINI WESTERN REGION Approved Unapproved DADIESO WESTERN NORTH REGION Approved Unapproved OSEIKOJOKROM WESTERN NORTH REGION Approved Unapproved YAMATWA AKAATISO YAAKESE/ ENCHI NORTH…
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Kwahu
Kwahu refers to an area and group of people that live in Ghana and are part of the Twi-speaking Akan group. The Kwahu, an Akan people, live on the eastern border of Ashanti in Ghana Kwahu lies in the Eastern Region of Ghana, on the west shore of Lake Volta. The Kwahus share the Eastern…